Core Points - Meituan has officially announced that its rider pension insurance subsidy will be available nationwide starting November, allowing riders to choose to pay in their registered or working locations [1][2] - The program is expected to cover over millions of riders, including both full-time and part-time workers, with specific eligibility criteria based on monthly income and contribution history [1][2] Group 1: Pension Insurance Subsidy - Riders must meet certain conditions to qualify for the pension subsidy, including having a monthly income that meets the local contribution base minimum and fulfilling this condition for at least three out of the last six months [1] - Meituan will subsidize 50% of the pension insurance costs based on the relevant contribution base, with an example showing that for a high-frequency rider earning an average of 8,000 yuan, Meituan would cover 800 yuan per month, totaling 9,600 yuan annually [1] Group 2: Coverage and Participation - A significant portion of riders are mobile workers, with 40% working across provinces and 70% across cities, indicating the importance of flexible payment options for riders [1] - Meituan has been actively improving its social security scheme, including faster processing of subsidy payments and providing 24/7 customer service for riders [2] Group 3: Broader Welfare Initiatives - Since July 2022, Meituan has participated in a pilot program for occupational injury insurance, expanding coverage to 17 provinces and cities, with over 2 billion yuan paid in contributions and 13 million riders covered as of September [2] - The company is building a multi-tiered welfare protection network for riders, which includes basic protections like pension insurance, occupational injury insurance, and special weather subsidies, as well as advanced protections for riders and their families [2]