Ten million meals, zero safety nets — JD.com aims to change it
Published on: 2025-03-02
category: تقنية
In the 17 years since China’s first online food order was placed in 2008, migrant delivery riders have become vital to sustaining urban life. This algorithm-driven workforce, now dubbed “new blue-collar workers,” has grown to more than 10 million nationwide by January 2025—surpassing Switzerland’s population. While many veteran riders have families in cities they serve, […]
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In the 17 years since China’s first online food order was placed in 2008, migrant delivery riders have become vital to sustaining urban life. This algorithm-driven workforce, now dubbed “new blue-collar workers,” has grown to more than 10 million nationwide by January 2025—surpassing Switzerland’s population. While many veteran riders have families in cities they serve, […]