Chinese delivery giant Meituan said it will roll out subsidies for basic pension contributions nationwide this year, aiming to cover more than one million riders.
The announcement was made on Thursday at the company's annual Rider Festival. Meituan also said its workplace injury insurance—known as "New Occupational Injury Insurance"—has expanded to 17 provincial-level regions as of July 1, offering riders enhanced accident coverage.
The company also launched the "Tongzhou Fund," a support initiative open to all industry riders and their families. It includes major illness assistance for family members and the "Kangaroo Baby" public welfare program for children's health and education.
To improve working conditions, Meituan plans to build 1,000 new "Rider Homes" across China over the next three years, in partnership with the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. The facilities will be open to riders across the industry.
