In brief: Beijing introduces policies that protect delivery drivers

• Beijing’s municipal government announced nine measures to support the development of the delivery industry, including designated courier accommodations.
• Delivery drivers are hired on a temporary basis by logistics and lifestyle companies without legal safeguards. As such, the government decided to promote employer compliance to protect low-income workers, in accordance with wider labor regulations.
• The policies aim to enhance working conditions for deliverymen, while also encouraging the industry’s development.

Source: TechNode