Did Chinese delivery giant Meituan fly a rider to Singapore for curry puffs?
Meituan said it does not offer cross-border food delivery or errand services, according to Lianhe Zaobao.
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has released a statement denying that it offers international delivery services after a viral video emerged showing a man in its uniform who claims he was paid to fly to Singapore for a box of curry puffs. In the video, which was posted on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, the man, who is wearing Meituan's signature yellow jacket and helmet, can be seen purchasing a box of curry puffs from Paya Lebar Quarter Mall.
The man, who was reportedly paid 2,400 yuan (S$450), claimed that a customer spent that amount to transport him to Singapore to buy six curry puffs from Hong Lim Curry Puff. However, the man did not reveal how much he was paid for the assignment or the identity of the customer. According to the Xiaohongshu user, the transaction allegedly took place on August 31.
Following the report by Shin Min Daily News, Meituan's sister publication Lianhe Zaobao reported on September 5 that the company has denied launching cross-border food delivery or errand services. A customer service representative from Meituan confirmed the denial through a chatbot on the app, stating that Meituan does not support such ordering methods or provide any cross-border services.
The Straits Times contacted Meituan and Hong Lim Curry Puff for comment on September 3 but has yet to receive a response.
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