中物联周志成谈运费拖欠：平台自治是重中之重

Core Points - Didi Freight held a "2025 Driver Rights Protection Special Communication Meeting" and launched a "Freight Prepayment Guarantee" to ensure that if drivers do not receive their payment within 7 days after completing an order, the platform will fully prepay the amount [1] - According to the "2025 Survey Report on Truck Driver Employment Status," 75.77% of truck drivers have experienced delayed payments, caused by various factors including malicious delays by shippers and disputes over cargo damage and delays [1] - The implementation of the freight prepayment guarantee has led to a 95% reduction in complaints from drivers regarding payment delays and a 63% decrease in disputes related to payment issues since its trial operation began in July [1] Company Initiatives - Didi Freight's General Manager Zhao Hui announced that the freight prepayment guarantee is now officially launched and covers all drivers on the platform [1] - The platform aims to address the complex issue of payment delays through a collaborative governance model involving government regulation, industry cooperation, and platform self-governance, with a strong emphasis on the latter [1] Industry Insights - The high incidence of payment delays has led to increased conflicts, with 48.99% of drivers supporting extreme measures such as withholding cargo to recover payments [1] - The reduction in complaints and disputes indicates a positive impact of the new policy on the operational environment for drivers [1]