Zomato Gave The Gift Of Rest Point To The Delivery Partners, These Facilities Will Be Available Including Internet And Mobile Charging

Online food delivery platform Zomato on Thursday said it is creating public infrastructure called ‘Rest Points’ to support the entire gig economy and delivery partners of various companies. In a blog post, the company’s founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal revealed that it already has two rest points in Gurgaon and plans to add more in the densest cluster of its food delivery business.

Rest Point will get these facilities

Clean drinking water at rest points, phone-charging stations, access to washrooms, high-speed internet, 08×7 helpdesk and first aid assistance will be available. However, Goyal did not reveal the number or location to set up these rest points.

Delivery partner has to face difficulties

Goyal said in his blog post, “We recognize that delivery partners face many challenges in the course of their work. While walking on the road, they have to see what is the location of the delivery. Also they have to deliver the orders on time even if the weather is bad.

The CEO of Zomato gave information

Goyal said, “In line with our commitment to their welfare, we are pleased to announce the Shelter Project – under which we have created public infrastructure to support the entire gig economy and delivery partners of various companies.” The construction of structures (called rest points) has started.

Rest Point will provide relief to delivery partners

Goyal further added that “We believe that by providing a place for all delivery partners to relax, recharge and take a moment for themselves, we can create a better environment that supports their physical and mental health.” Promotes.”

Gig economy will increase

A NITI Aayog study recently estimated that 0977- In, 77 lakh workers were engaged in India’s gig economy, 4651-05 Number of employees up to 2.21 was expected to increase up to crores. Delivery boys, cleaners, consultants, bloggers etc. are all part of the gig economy, and face multiple challenges related to social security, gratuity, minimum wage protection and working hours, as they are engaged in livelihoods outside the traditional employer-employee Are.

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Thu, Feb 16, 2023, 10: 31 PM IST