China: ‘Order King’ Delivery Man Dies While Sleeping on Bike After 18-Hour Shift in Hangzhou
A delivery man known as the 'Order King' tragically died while sleeping on his bike after an 18-hour shift in Hangzhou, China. The incident has sparked outrage over working conditions.
Beijing, September 18: In a tragic incident, A 55-year-old Chinese delivery man died while napping on his bike after working 18-hour days. The incident in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province that surfaced on September 6 has sparked urgent discussions about delivery driver rights and welfare. The deceased, identified as Yuan, was known for his relentless work ethic and earned the nickname “Order King.
Yuan tragically died in his sleep on his electric bike after a long day of delivering orders. He had been working from around 9 PM on September 5 until he was found by another delivery driver at 1 AM the next morning. Yang, a witness told that Yuan typically earned between 500 and 600 yuan ( INR 40,000 - INR 48,000 ) a day, with earnings rising to over 700 yuan ( INR 49,000 )on rainy days. ‘Sex Camp’ in China: ‘Sex Appeal’ Training Camp by Sex Appeal Academy Allegedly Charges USD 420 To Teach Women Art of Seduction, Discourage Their Husbands From Cheating.
He took a 10-day break before going back to work, and the tragedy occurred two weeks after his return, as per a report by myNews. Yuan moved from Hubei province to Hangzhou to support his 16-year-old son studying there, while his older, married son lives with his own family. China Horror: Man Dies of Heart Attack 13 Days After Having 23 Teeth Removed in Single Day.
On September 9, the Xianlin Sub-district Office in Yuhang district confirmed that Yuan had "collapsed and died despite emergency treatment." The statement noted that the food delivery platform, the insurance company, and Yuan's family have reached an agreement, and follow-up arrangements are proceeding in an orderly manner.
The incident has sparked significant public outrage online. One person remarked, “Another ‘Order King’ has fallen. Is there really no way to avoid these tragedies?” Another commenter expressed deep sympathy, stating, “He was in his 50s, the sole breadwinner of his family, working day and night. May he rest in peace. I hope in his next life, he will not have to race against time like this.” The responses reflect widespread concern over the harsh working conditions faced by delivery drivers and the need for better protection and support for those in the industry.
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