China’s Meituan to Change Delivery Algorithm Rules Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny

China’s Meituan to Change Delivery Algorithm Rules Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
A delivery rider for Meituan, one of China's biggest food delivery firms, waits for orders outside a restaurant in Beijing on April 27, 2021. Greg Baker/AFP
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Chinese food delivery giant Meituan released its algorithm rules for the first time as it faces increased scrutiny from regulators. The move is aimed at protecting labor rights for millions of riders by extending the estimated delivery time.

The algorithms help to estimate the time span for riders to complete their deliveries, Meituan stated on Chinese social media platform WeChat on Sept. 10.

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