Beijing Beefs Up Labor Protections for Ride-Hailing Drivers

What’s new: Beijing has given provincial and local governments until the end of the year to develop clear systems for resolving labor disputes related to the ride-hailing sector, as part of new guidelines introduced Tuesday.

The guidelines, which are aimed at protecting the rights of ride-hailing drivers, come after the top transport authority first mentioned the need for such measures in mid-August amid the regulatory storm surrounding Didi Global Inc.