Wang is a taxi driver in his fifties. He's been driving cabs in Beijing for a long time.
He says he made a loss in the first two months of this year, and estimates he'll see another loss in March.
"Last year, since the popularity of the app, it has become harder and harder to make money. Previously, I could earn 400 or even 500 yuan a day. But now my daily income is around 300 yuan."
Drivers have to pay a fixed amount every month, which includes the government's portion of franchise fees, vehicle depreciation, insurance and management fees, regardless of how much they earn. Wang says the monthly fee imposed on taxi drivers is a heavy burden.
"5,500 yuan (per
