55-Year-Old Chinese Delivery Agent Dies Napping on His Electric Bike After 18-Hour Shift

New Delhi: Another case of the death of a 55-year-old Chinese delivery agent in Hangzhou after an 18-hour shift has sparked conversations surrounding the grueling work conditions employees face. This incident has added to the conversations surrounding the tragic death of a 26-year-old EY employee in Pune reportedly due to an excessive workload.

As per reports, the delivery agent, named Yuan, also known as 'the order king,' died while resting on his electric bike after a tiring day. The reports also state that he was often seen working late into the night, handling multiple orders.

According to witnesses, Yuan was on the clock from around 9 PM on September 5 and was found unconscious by a fellow driver at 1 AM the following day. Despite his demanding schedule, Yuan earned between 500 and 600 yuan (approximately ₹5,900 to ₹7,000) daily, with earnings rising to over 700 yuan on rainy days.

His commitment to his work was evident; he sometimes pushed himself to work until 3 AM, only to wake at 6 AM for another shift. Friends noted that he often took brief naps on his bike whenever fatigue set in, ready to resume as soon as another order came through.

Despite working late hours, the delivery agent earned between 500 and 600 yuan (approximately ₹5,900 to ₹7,000) daily, with earnings rising to over 700 yuan on rainy days. On some days, he would also work till 3 AM and wake up at 6 AM the next day. His friends reported he would often be seen taking brief naps on his bike to rest.

Yuan reportedly suffered a leg fracture just a month before his death. On September 9, in response to the tragedy, the Xianlin Sub-district Office in Yuhang district released an official statement confirming that Yuan had “collapsed and died despite emergency treatment”.

“The food delivery platform, the insurance company, and the family have reached an agreement. Follow-up arrangements are being carried out in an orderly manner,” the announcement state