China planning to track food, grocery delivery executives using chips in bikes

China is working on a pilot programme to insert chips in the bikes of delivery boys to regulate the quick food and grocery delivery industry and gig economy in the country via actively monitoring violations, the media reported on Thursday. According to South China Morning Post, Beijing’s transport authority plans to install chips on electric bikes used by couriers and food delivery riders to improve track road traffic. Also Read: iQOO 15 Launched In China: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

A pilot programme is set to be launched in Beijing this year and the officials will amend local rules for non-motor vehicles to “improve the traffic violation reporting system and urge courier and delivery enterprises to establish a traffic violation log”. Also Read: iQOO 15 Launch In India: When To Expect The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Phone - Check Specs, Design, More

Government-run newspaper Beijing Daily had first reported this move, citing a decision by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport. Also Read: Oppo Find X9 Ultra Leak Hints At 2K OLED Display And Dual Periscope Cameras: All Details Here

China has about 84 million gig workers, which include delivery couriers and ride-share drivers.

In 2020, Meituan and Ele.me (owned by Alibaba Group Holding) apps had relaxed delivery time after the dangerous driving behaviour of riders was criticised, the report said. China’s largest food delivery company Meituan reported a 21.4 percent increase in revenue in the quarter that ended in December. Its net loss for the quarter narrowed to 1.08 billion yuan from a loss of 5.34 billion yuan a year earlier.

— IANS