In recent years, the group of takeaway riders has gradually become an indispensable part of urban life. However, for a long time, the protection of the labor rights and interests of takeaway riders has been criticized. The ambiguous labor relationship between the platform and riders and the lack of social security have become the pain points of industry development. Recently, JD.COM, Meituan and other platforms have announced that they will pay five insurances and one gold for all riders. This move is undoubtedly a re-examination and affirmation of the value of selling riders abroad, and also marks that the take-away industry is moving towards a more standardized and humanized direction.
In the past, the take-away platform relied on algorithms and data drivers, which trapped riders in the "system" and blindly pursued efficiency and speed, ignoring the needs and rights of riders. The pressure of overtime delivery, bad reviews and complaints makes riders exhausted, traffic accidents happen from time to time, and the lack of social security makes them feel insecure and belong. The platform pays five insurances and one gold for the rider, which means that the platform begins to face up to the rider’s labor value and regards the rider as a partner of enterprise development, rather than a simple "labor force". This change not only reflects the platform’s social responsibility, but also reflects the redefinition of the value of selling riders: they are not only the "capillaries" of urban operation, but also important participants in social and economic development.
Paying five insurances and one gold for the rider is only the first step. To truly realize the "value revaluation" of takeaway riders, all parties need to work together. In terms of platform, in addition to protecting the basic rights and interests of riders, we should also establish and improve the rider’s career development system, provide skills training and promotion channels for riders, and help riders achieve double promotion of personal value and social value. On the government side, we should strengthen the supervision of the export industry, improve relevant laws and regulations, clarify the labor relationship between the platform and riders, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of riders. All walks of life should also give takeaway riders more understanding and respect, and create a good social atmosphere.
The "value revaluation" of takeaway riders is the embodiment of social progress and the inevitable trend of the healthy development of the industry. Only when the labor value of take-away riders is fully recognized and guaranteed can the take-away industry truly achieve sustainable development and the society become fairer and more harmonious.(Poster journalist Feng Yucheng)
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