Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-10-27 01:52Core Viewpoint - The delivery industry is undergoing significant changes due to increased regulatory scrutiny, leading to improved conditions for delivery riders and a shift in management practices among major platforms [1][4][5]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes and Industry Response - Major delivery platforms, including Meituan, JD.com, and Ele.me, have announced the cancellation of late delivery penalties, replacing them with a service score management system [4][5]. - The regulatory environment has prompted these platforms to respond quickly to concerns about rider welfare and safety, indicating a shift from punitive measures to more supportive management practices [1][4][6]. - The National Market Regulatory Administration has been actively engaging with major platforms to address issues of unfair competition and to promote a more orderly development of the industry [5][6][7]. Group 2: Impact on Delivery Riders - The rights and welfare of delivery riders have become a focal point of public concern, with recent initiatives aimed at improving their working conditions, such as the introduction of full social security contributions by JD.com [3][4]. - The recent rumors about collective actions by riders were debunked by Meituan, which emphasized that these claims were fabricated and detrimental to the rider community's image [2][4]. - Platforms are exploring new ways to enhance rider autonomy and satisfaction, such as allowing riders to block problematic users and implementing flexible delivery timeframes [5][6]. Group 3: Future Directions and Industry Standards - The draft of the "Basic Requirements for Delivery Platform Services" aims to establish new industry standards, focusing on service quality, merchant support, and rider rights [7]. - The ongoing changes reflect a broader trend towards creating a balanced ecosystem that benefits consumers, merchants, riders, and platforms alike [7].