Chinese delivery driver collapses and dies on bicycle after 18-hour workday – family in distress

The tragic death of a 55-year-old Chinese delivery man who died while taking a nap on his bicycle after grueling 18-hour workdays has reignited important discussions about the welfare and rights of delivery drivers across mainland China.

The incident occurred in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The public was alerted to the incident on September 6 through a widely shared online video.

The footage shows a food delivery driver surnamed Yuan who tragically died in his sleep while resting on his electric bike after a busy day of delivering numerous orders.

A witness said Yuan remained at his post from around 9 p.m. on September 5 until he was discovered by another delivery driver at 1 a.m. the next morning.

An insider named Yang Yang told Zonglan News that Yuan was known for his tireless work ethic, which earned him the nickname “Order King.”