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: Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro Launched In China: When Should We Expect In India?

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: Poco F8 Series Global Launch Confirmed For November 26; Will It Launch In India?

Government-run newspaper Beijing Daily had first reported this move, citing a decision by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport. Also Read: Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Edition Coming On THIS Date; Will It Launch In India?

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