MEITUAN(HK:03690) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-06 09:27Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the new national standard for food delivery platforms aims to optimize management, improve service quality, and promote healthy competition within the industry, with specific regulations on delivery time and rider work hours [1][4]. Group 1: Work Hours and Fatigue Management - The new standard stipulates that delivery riders should not work more than 8 hours a day, and if they exceed this limit, they must confirm their willingness to continue [4][7]. - Platforms are required to issue fatigue alerts after 4 consecutive hours of work, mandating a 20-minute pause in order assignments [4][8]. - The majority of riders, like Lao Ran, find the new regulations align with their natural work rhythms, often taking breaks after 4-5 hours of work [7][9]. Group 2: Delivery Algorithms and Incentives - The new regulations prohibit platforms from using algorithms or incentives to force riders into overtime work [8]. - Riders have reported that delivery algorithms have improved, allowing for more efficient routing and reduced overtime incidents [8][10]. - Platforms now allow riders to choose the number of orders they take simultaneously, with options ranging from 2 to 12 orders, which helps manage workload and efficiency [8][11]. Group 3: Delivery Time and Speed Regulations - The new standard mandates that the average speed for electric bicycles during deliveries should not exceed 15 km/h [10][12]. - Riders have expressed concerns that longer delivery times could lead to lower pay per order, as they may opt to take on more orders to maintain earnings [11][12]. - Current practices show that riders typically operate at speeds of 35 to 40 km/h, which they believe allows them to manage multiple orders effectively [12].