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A Chinese delivery driver unknowingly transported a live crocodile, sparking online debate about logistics platform regulations. The sender allegedly claimed the crocodile was dead, but it revived en route, damaging the driver’s footwear. Lalamove stated the sender failed to specify the cargo, and the driver didn’t cancel the order, but a compensation agreement was reached. The incident highlights risks within the on-demand delivery sector concerning proper goods verification and the need for clearer guidelines for both senders and drivers.

A social media dispute arose in Guangdong, China, after a customer claimed a Meituan “Pin Haofan” driver disparagingly called their order “dog food.” The driver allegedly defended the remark as commonplace. However, Meituan customer service stated they could not verify the order or driver, casting doubt on the complaint. This incident occurs as Meituan invests in transparency for the value-priced “Pin Haofan” service, which boasts over a million merchants and 35 million daily orders, including a “Million Open Kitchens” initiative.

In Tianjin, a man battling insomnia accidentally fell into a river around 4 AM while using his phone near the riverbank. A passing delivery driver witnessed the event and immediately alerted emergency services. Firefighters swiftly arrived and rescued the man, who was reported unharmed, using ropes. The delivery driver’s quick action was crucial to the successful rescue.

On the first day of China’s Gaokao exams, a JD.com delivery driver, Cheng Xiaochong, assisted a student who forgot their ID, driving them home and back to the exam site just in time. JD.com will recognize his act of service and has deployed emergency assistance teams across several cities during the exam period, offering free help to students. The company also urges drivers to be cautious and create a quiet exam environment.