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Shanghai launches traffic safety code for delivery riders
Shanghai has launched a Traffic Safety Code for delivery riders to enhance traffic safety amid rising rider numbers. The system classifies riders into green, yellow, and red safety levels based on violations and training. New riders must start with a green code, and over 420 have been blacklisted for non-compliance. Additionally, delivery stations and companies are held accountable, with many penalized for unsafe practices.
Key points
- Shanghai introduced a Traffic Safety Code for delivery riders to combat erratic vehicle use.
- The system includes data analysis and risk assessment modules for managing rider safety.
- Riders are classified into safety levels: green (safe), yellow (caution), and red (unsafe).
- New riders must have a green code to begin working; red-coded riders face bans.
- Over 420 riders are blacklisted for not meeting safety standards.
- Delivery stations and companies are now held accountable; 203 stations and 13 companies penalized this year.
Why it matters
- This initiative reflects a broader trend of addressing safety in urban logistics and e-commerce.
- The rise in delivery services highlights the need for better traffic regulations amid increasing urban mobility.
- As municipalities globally grapple with similar issues, Shanghai's measures could serve as a potential model.
- The trend toward increased accountability in gig economy sectors aligning with global calls for better worker safety.
Shanghai's Traffic Safety Code marks a critical step toward managing the growing challenges of urban delivery logistics and ensuring safer streets for all.