SHANGHAI, Feb 22 — China’s armies of racing, swerving motorcycle deliverymen have been hailed as saviours during the coronavirus crisis, keeping shut-in citizens fed and stocked up. But it’s come with major adjustments for couriers like Gao Yuchao. A Shanghai driver for leading meal take-out...
State-controlled media have praised motorcycle deliverymen as ‘heroes’ keeping the economy — and people — on life support. — AFP pic
Gone is the routine hand-off to hungry customers — ele.me and other platforms have moved to “contactless” delivery to guard against infection, dropping parcels off outside gated communities due to paranoia over the virus.“It’s more protective and hygienic for everyone.” Ele.me rival Meituan launched no-contact delivery in Wuhan on January 26, later rolling it out across the country. McDonald’s, KFC, and Starbucks are among the major players to follow suit.Delivery riders typically provide a card listing the temperatures of all those involved in cooking, packing, and delivery, and stating whether the courier’s equipment had been disinfected that day.
Buying habits also have changed, with customers shifting from prepared take-out meals to groceries and hygiene supplies.
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