In Ranchi, app-based delivery riders navigate traffic and algorithms for unstable incomes. Facing high fuel costs, safety risks, and no social security, they represent the human cost of instant convenience. Discover their untold story.
A viral video shows a Swiggy delivery partner's near-fatal fall from a moving train in Andhra Pradesh, igniting a fierce debate on gig worker safety and the perils of quick delivery demands. Read more.
A Zepto delivery executive was brutally thrashed by a car driver in Bengaluru's HSR Layout, leading to his collapse. Police have registered a case. Read the shocking details.
A Swiggy delivery executive fell while exiting a moving train in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur. The incident, caught on video, has ignited a crucial debate on gig worker safety and systemic pressures.
A food delivery platform confirms its delivery executive is safe after a concerning incident. The company has reinforced safety training to prevent future risks. Read the full statement and details.
A viral video shows a Zepto delivery executive being brutally beaten by two men in Bengaluru. Police have launched an investigation to trace the accused. Read for details.
A Blinkit delivery partner in Tamil Nadu canceled a late-night order for rat poison after finding the customer in distress. His act of empathy went viral, sparking a conversation on human connection in the gig economy. Read this inspiring story.
A Zepto delivery executive was brutally attacked by two men on a scooty in Bengaluru's Mahadevpura. An elderly bystander's intervention stopped the assault. Police investigation is ongoing.
A 25-year-old Zepto delivery partner was killed in a bus crash in Hyderabad. The incident sparks outrage and calls for justice amid gig economy safety concerns. Full details inside.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal explains the routine termination of 5,000 delivery partners monthly, citing fraud and misuse. He defends safety and support systems amidst criticism.
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A new report reveals delivery workers for apps like Zomato and Swiggy face high stress and daily pay as low as Rs 600. Discover the hidden price of instant convenience.
Kochi residents face longer grocery delivery times as apps drop 10-minute promise after gig workers' strike for fair pay and safety. Discover the new reality.
A heartwarming video from Delhi shows college students inviting a food delivery rider to their New Year's house party. The viral moment, capturing 'pure Delhi energy,' has won hearts online.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal counters criticism of gig work, stating it provides flexible hours and reliable income for many, without pressuring delivery partners.
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal reveals delivery partner earnings rose to Rs 102/hour in 2025. He defends the gig model's flexibility, addresses safety concerns, and details insurance benefits. Read the full debate.
Zomato reports a 10.9% rise in delivery partner earnings for FY25. Founder Deepinder Goyal champions the gig model's flexibility as a key benefit for India's workforce. Read the full analysis.
Telangana gig workers' union challenges Zomato's earnings claim, revealing net pay of just ₹81/hour after costs. No social security or paid leave. Read the full story.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal released a fact sheet showing delivery partners' average hourly earnings rose to ₹102 in 2025. Get the full details on the gig economy transparency move.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal alleges violent protests stopped delivery partners from working on Christmas & New Year's Eve. He claims political agents hijacked the gig workers' strike. Read the full story.
India's New Year's Eve 2025 saw a massive surge in quick commerce orders, with a 78x spike in grape searches and high-value purchases like gold and iPhones. Discover the nationwide shopping trends that defined the celebrations.
Despite strike calls, Zomato and Blinkit executed record deliveries on New Year's Day with police support. CEO Deepinder Goyal clarifies their 10-minute promise is store-density based, not speed-driven. Read more.
A planned nationwide strike by delivery partners failed as platforms offered peak incentives. Workers cite lack of unity and shrinking base pay as key issues.
Zomato's 2025 data reveals Delhi-NCR as India's food delivery capital, ordering 4.22 crore more than Mumbai. Discover key trends, peak times, and campus rankings.
A heated debate erupts over gig workers' demand to ban 10-minute deliveries in India. Unions cite safety risks, while platforms argue for consumer choice. What's the future of quick commerce?
Swiggy's live data reveals India's New Year's Eve 2025 trends: over 2.18 lakh biryani orders, high-value gifts like iPhones & gold, and a surge in home celebrations. See the full story.
Swiggy's 2025 New Year's Eve saw a frenzy of 2.18 lakh biryani orders before dawn, big-ticket gifts like iPhones & gold, and a surge in last-minute party supplies. Discover the trends that defined India's celebration.
App-based delivery workers staged a New Year's Eve strike over low pay. Platforms countered with festive bonuses, causing delays. Read about the protest's impact and worker demands.
A 4-hour strike by gig workers in Kolkata demanding higher incentives saw mixed results. While social media buzz affected orders, most delivery partners continued working. Read details on the protest's impact and worker demands.
App-based delivery workers staged a nationwide strike on New Year's Eve, protesting low pay and lack of social security. Platforms countered with higher incentives, leading to a mixed response. Read about the impact and industry reactions.