Coupang Eats to Distribute 1 Million Bottles of Water to Delivery Riders... "Preparing for Summer Heatwave"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Coupang Eats Service announced on the 11th that it will provide water coupons to delivery partners to prepare for the summer heatwave. Starting from the 11th, all delivery partners who have made at least one delivery in the previous week will receive four water exchange coupons once a week.

This water coupon distribution will be conducted alongside a heatwave safety guideline campaign to prevent heatstroke. Regardless of the mode of transportation, delivery partners who have made at least one delivery in the previous week can receive four water coupons via text message. Coupang Eats Service has prepared about one million bottles of water to ensure sufficient distribution.

Additionally, Coupang Eats Service has made various efforts to ensure the safety of delivery partners. In April, it discussed the introduction of hourly paid transportation insurance with commercial insurance companies, resulting in the adoption of industry-lowest premium hourly paid transportation insurance. Delivery partners enrolled in industrial accident insurance can receive compensation for work-related accidents, and safety education for delivery partners is conducted through government-designated safety education agencies.

Since August of last year, as a token of appreciation to delivery partners, the company has been providing beverages and helmets for safe driving.

A Coupang Eats Service official said, "We decided to provide water to all delivery partners after considering practical ways to help during the heatwave," adding, "Coupang Eats Service will continue to strive to ensure that delivery partners can safely deliver delicious food to customers."

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