Have you ever had the experience of opening the door of an online car-hailing car and being smoked by a pungent smell that makes you want to vomit? You may be wondering, why does the ride-hailing always stink? In fact, there are many of these odors, some of which are the problems of the vehicle itself, some of which are the problems of the driver and passengers, and some of which are environmental problems. Let's take a look.
The body and interior of ride-hailing are made of various materials, such as plastic, rubber, leather, fabric, etc. During the production and use of these materials, some volatile organic compounds will be released, such as benzene, formaldehyde, acrolein, etc. These substances not only have a pungent odor, but also cause harm to human health. Especially in the summer, when the temperature inside the car rises, the release of these substances will be greater, resulting in a heavier odor in the car.
Secondly, the problem of drivers and passengers. Ride-hailing drivers work long hours in the car every day, some even more than 12 hours. Such a lifestyle will not only make drivers feel tired, but also affect their personal hygiene. If the driver does not bathe often, the grease and sweat on the ** will create an unpleasant smell. If the driver eats in the car, the fallen food scraps will become moldy and spoiled in the car, which will also cause odors. If the driver smokes in the car, the smoke will mix with other gases in the car, making the passenger feel dizzy and nauseous. Passengers will also bring odors to the car, such as perfume, sweat, breath, etc., which will leave traces in the car.
During driving, online car-hailing will inhale air from the outside world, which may contain harmful substances such as car exhaust, industrial exhaust, and garbage odor. These substances can enter the air conditioning system in the car, attach to the evaporator, and breed bacteria and mold, resulting in odors. This is especially true on congested sections.
There are many odors in online car-hailing, some of which can be avoided and some of which are uncontrollable. To improve air quality in vehicles, we recommend the following actions for ride-hailing platforms and drivers:
Clean your vehicle, especially the air conditioning system in your vehicle, regularly to eliminate the breeding ground for bacteria and mold.
Choose environmentally friendly vehicle and interior materials that reduce the release of volatile organic compounds.
Place an air purifier or plant in the car to increase negative oxygen ions in the car and purify the air in the car.
Avoid eating or smoking in the car and keep the inside of the car clean and fresh.
Open more windows, ventilation, reduce the temperature and humidity in the car, and reduce the generation of odors.
Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep your body and clothes clean, and avoid bringing odors to the car.
We also hope that passengers can understand and support the work of ride-hailing drivers, respect the fruits of their labor, and provide them with a comfortable working environment. Only in this way can we enjoy a pleasant travel experience together.