Even after the government asked platforms to drop 10-minute delivery branding, riders like Sumit Singh still race against time, climbing 17 floors to earn enough. Their daily struggle continues unchanged.
Gig workers in Bengaluru are urging companies to publicly denounce unrealistic 10-minute delivery promises, citing safety risks and unfair pressure on delivery personnel.
Explicit 10-minute delivery promises face delays, but real change requires comprehensive policy reforms to ensure safe and efficient service delivery across sectors.
A new survey reveals 74% of consumers support the government's push to remove 10-minute delivery promises. Most want quick delivery only for medicines and essentials, citing rider safety concerns.
Union labour minister urges quick commerce firms to drop '10-minute delivery' ads, sparking debate on whether this addresses road safety or is just symbolic policy.
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met with Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy representatives, urging them to remove the 10-minute delivery promise to improve gig worker safety and conditions.
A viral video shows a Zomato delivery agent consuming a customer's food after a doorstep delivery argument, igniting discussions on app-based worker pressures in India.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha expresses gratitude to the central government for removing '10-minute delivery' branding from quick-commerce apps, citing safety concerns for riders.
Major quick commerce platforms agreed to remove 10-minute delivery promises following Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya's intervention over safety concerns for delivery workers.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha spent a day as a delivery executive to highlight the pressures of quick commerce. He shared his experience online, criticizing unrealistic 10-minute delivery targets. Read his full account.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha worked a shift as a Blinkit delivery partner to highlight gig workers' demands. Watch his experience and the ongoing debate over fair wages and social security.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha dons Blinkit uniform in viral teaser, highlighting gig worker struggles. His advocacy for fair pay and rights fuels online debate. Read more.
A Swiggy delivery partner narrowly escaped death after falling from a moving train at Anantapur station. The viral video has ignited a debate on food delivery safety protocols during short train halts. Read the full story.
A Zomato user's complaint about being charged ₹655 for a ₹320 order ignites a social media storm. Users demand transparency on commissions, while delivery partners report unpaid incentives. Read the full story.
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 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.
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.