Chang Sha Wan Bao·2025-10-22 02:19Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the shift in the food delivery industry towards eliminating penalties for late orders, highlighting the safety concerns associated with the previous penalty system and the adoption of new evaluation mechanisms by major platforms like Meituan and Ele.me [1] Group 1: Industry Changes - Meituan initiated a pilot program to eliminate penalties for late deliveries in December 2024, which was followed by the introduction of the "Anzhun Card" system in March 2025, replacing the penalty system with a scoring mechanism [1] - By July 2025, the new assessment mechanism was tested in major cities including Changsha, Wuhan, and Hangzhou, with plans for broader implementation [1] - As of August 2025, Meituan announced plans to fully eliminate late delivery penalties by the end of the year, with the "Anzhun Card" already operational in over 100 cities nationwide [1] Group 2: Competitor Responses - Other platforms have begun to follow Meituan's lead, with Ele.me announcing in September 2025 the gradual elimination of late delivery penalties and the introduction of a new "service score" system [1] - JD.com also announced a pilot program to eliminate late delivery penalties in 25 cities, including Changsha, adopting a "service score" management approach [1]