Pudong raises its points to deliver better road safety

THE TRAFFIC POLICE in Pudong, Shanghai, have made it compulsory for all couriers to wear yellow safety vests with reflective stripes to catch drivers' attention, and plates attached with a number bound to their personal information. China Daily reporter Li Yang comments:

It is estimated there are nearly 4 million couriers and delivery persons shuttling around China's cities every day. They have brought great convenience to consumers and have played a pivotal role in boosting the rise of the country's e-commerce industry over the past decade.

Surveys show that courier work is a popular choice for most migrant workers coming to a city to make money, as there is almost no pre-job training, except basic skills on the use of smartphones.