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From Transitional Labor to Excessive Labor: A Study on the Labor Dilemma of Delivery Riders in the Food Delivery War

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  • Kuo Tian

    (Sichuan University, School of Marxism)

  • Mengyao Wang

    (Sichuan University, School of Marxism)

  • Yutong Zhang

    (Sichuan University, School of Mathematics)

Abstract

In the context of food delivery war, algorithm control and platform competition lead to excessive labor with high intensity and low autonomy for riders. Based on 484 questionnaires and in-depth interviews, qualitative, statistical and machine learning methods were used comprehensively. The results show that 66.1% of the riders have severe/extreme overwork, and the pressure of the riders in the special delivery and core urban areas is greater. Platform competition prolongs working hours by decreasing unit price (mediating effect 43.1%); The algorithm control aggravated excessive labor through two paths: the intensification of fines (38.5%) and the decrease of autonomy (21.7%). It is necessary to strengthen labor protection, standardize platform competition, clarify algorithm supervision, pay attention to the differentiated needs of riders with different employment modes, and build harmonious labor relations.

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  • Kuo Tian & Mengyao Wang & Yutong Zhang, 2026. "From Transitional Labor to Excessive Labor: A Study on the Labor Dilemma of Delivery Riders in the Food Delivery War," Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research,, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:advbcp:978-94-6239-719-4_33
    DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6239-719-4_33
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