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In Chinese Megacities, ‘Ultra-Long Commutes’ Are on the Rise

Extreme commuting is becoming more common in China’s megacities, with more workers undertaking “ultra-long” journeys to the office, a new report has found. The new study analyzes how commuting habits have evolved over the past five years in 45 different Chinese cities.

In cities with a population of over 5 million, the percentage of workers with an “ultra-long commute” — defined as a journey of over 90 minutes each way — has increased by 1% since 2019, according to the report.

Long commutes have become a hot-button issue in China over recent years, as rising living costs in megacities push more workers to move further out into the suburbs, where rent tends to be cheaper.

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