July 8 (CNBC AI News) – In a landmark move to safeguard the welfare of truck drivers, four major online freight platform operators—Full Truck Alliance, HUOLALA, Didi Freight, and Kuaigou Taxi—have jointly signed a self-regulatory covenant, committing to stronger protections for drivers’ rights amid growing industry scrutiny over fair labor practices.
The commitments include blocking excessively low freight rates to prevent undercutting, ensuring prompt settlement of driver fees, and rolling out a “sunshine campaign” for commission transparency. This initiative signals a push toward more equitable gig economy models, addressing longstanding concerns about exploitation in the logistics sector.
Under the covenant, measures will be implemented such as requiring shippers to prepay fares, purchasing fare compensation insurance, issuing fare reminders, and providing immediate payouts in disputes. These steps aim to actively encourage shipper accountability and help drivers receive their full, on-time earnings without hurdles.
The companies have also pledged never to link driver cash withdrawals to platform-based metrics like behavior scores or energy points, nor to delay payments, ensuring that financial flows remain transparent and driver-centric.
Further assurances cover honest dealings with drivers, public disclosure of pricing algorithms, reductions in inflated fees and commission cuts, an end to mileage and pay deductions for unauthorized reasons, and the adoption of fair free-waiting time limits.
When disputes arise between drivers and other parties, platforms will fulfill their duties by establishing humane adjudication systems to resolve conflicts fairly and efficiently.
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