Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-29 03:28Core Viewpoint - Meituan has announced that its rider pension insurance subsidy will now cover all riders nationwide, reflecting the company's commitment to social responsibility and the need for a social security system for flexible workers [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The pension insurance subsidy policy was first piloted in April 2023 in two cities and has rapidly expanded to cover the entire country within six months [1]. - The subsidy model is based on "voluntary participation by riders + platform subsidies," allowing for more flexible labor costs [2]. Group 2: Coverage and Financial Implications - The subsidy is expected to cover millions of riders, with a potential annual cost of nearly 8 billion yuan if only high-frequency riders are included [4]. - High-frequency riders, defined as those who work over 260 days a year, represent only 11% of the total rider population, indicating a significant portion of riders may not benefit from the current subsidy structure [5]. Group 3: Challenges Ahead - The first challenge is determining the national subsidy standard, which is currently based on income thresholds and may lead to increased financial burdens for Meituan [4]. - The second challenge involves addressing the needs of low-frequency and part-time riders, who may prioritize different types of insurance coverage [5][6]. - The third challenge is managing the complexities of social security transfer and continuity for riders who change locations frequently [6]. - The fourth challenge is to prevent the cost of subsidies from being passed on to consumers or riders, which could undermine the intended benefits of the program [7][8].