保障骑手权益重在务实创新

Group 1 - The Supreme Court has issued a judicial interpretation reinforcing mandatory social insurance obligations, particularly emphasizing the significance of voluntary insurance for gig economy workers such as delivery riders [1] - As of the end of 2024, the number of flexible employment workers in China is expected to exceed 200 million, accounting for 60% of urban employment, highlighting the need for adaptable social insurance solutions [1] - Current social insurance mechanisms exhibit rigidity in areas such as local management and payment structures, which do not align well with the flexible nature of gig work, leading to low participation rates among workers [2] Group 2 - A recent survey indicated that 23.5% of delivery riders are unwilling to participate in social insurance, and 38.9% are only willing to allocate less than 5% of their monthly income to it, underscoring the necessity for more flexible insurance options [2] - Meituan has announced a nationwide rollout of pension insurance subsidies for gig workers, covering 50% of their contributions, which aims to reduce individual financial burdens and maintain manageable costs for the platform [2] - The trend of younger and more digital-savvy flexible workers necessitates government subsidies to integrate them into the social insurance system, which can enhance local social fund reserves and promote economic growth [3]