Tuesday, December 22, 2020, 10:27 GMT+7
Many xe om (motorbike taxi) drivers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam have to take on a second job including motorbike repair to supplement incomes. Photo: Manh Dung / Tuoi Tre
Nguyen Van Bang is among many who came to Hanoi some years ago to earn a living as
xe om (motorbike taxi) drivers and provide for their loved ones back home.
But exorbitant overheads in recent times have left them fearing for their job as never before.
Facing relentless competition from ride-hailing firms, traditional motorbike taxi drivers have grappled to maintain their customer base as the apps have been local residents’ first choice for transportation over recent years.