If you depend heavily on online delivery apps like Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit and Zepto, then this news may be important for you. According to the information, services related to these platforms may be affected for a few hours on Saturday, because gig workers have announced a strike.
According to reports, gig workers working in delivery services have decided to take this step to protest against the increase in prices of petrol and diesel. They say that due to rising fuel prices their earnings are being directly affected and this expenditure is not being balanced in the current payment system.
According to the information, this strike will last for about 5 hours. It is being told that on Saturday, May 16, many gig workers associated with delivery services may remain closed from 12 noon to 5 pm. During this period, order delivery of Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit and Zepto may be affected.
Although it has been clarified that the app services of the companies will not be completely stopped, there may be a delay or interruption in order processing and delivery due to the absence of delivery partners. Especially in big cities, customers may have to face more problems.
Gig workers say that they have been demanding for a long time regarding their payment structure and balance of expenses, but till now no concrete solution has been found in this direction. For this reason they have collectively decided to stop work.
Experts believe that the role of gig workers is very important in the rapidly growing quick commerce and food delivery sector in the country. In such a situation, if the functioning is affected, it can have a direct impact on the daily services of millions of customers.
At present, there is no official response from Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit and Zepto regarding this possible strike. Companies are keeping an eye on the situation and it is likely that a solution will be tried through negotiations.