From Delivery Rider to Model Worker: Quhuo "Empowering Workers" Sets Industry Benchmark

BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Song Penghua, a rider for Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) ("Quhuo" or "the company"), a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services, was honored as the model worker, as the only delivery rider, in Henan Province. This accolade follows his previous recognition as a model worker in Zhengzhou City last year. These honors affirm his personal achievements and underscore the growing significance of new forms of employment in China's economic and social development.

In recent years, roles such as delivery riders and ride-hailing drivers have become integral parts of China's workforce. The Ninth National Workforce Survey conducted by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions reveals that out of a total workforce of approximately 402 million, 84 million, or 21%, are engaged in these emerging job categories. This trend underscores the role of new forms of employment as essential avenues for enhancing worker income and broadening career development opportunities.