New Delhi. If you order food from Zomato every day, then definitely read this news. Because now ordering food from Zomato is going to save you more money. According to the information, Zomato has again increased its platform fees. In January this year, Zomato had increased its platform fee from Rs 4 to Rs 6. Now Zomato has further increased this platform fee to Rs 10 per order. Apart from this, GST, restaurant fees and delivery charges also have to be paid when ordering food from Zomato.
Zomato has once again said on the increase in platform fees that it will help in covering the operational expenses and providing good service to the users. Zomato has said that the increase in platform fees is also necessary to handle the high demand from users during Diwali. Zomato first kept its platform fee at Rs 1. Then it was increased to Rs 3. After increasing the platform fee from Rs 3 to Rs 4 and then Rs 6, Zomato increased it by 60 percent within 10 months. Due to increase in Zomato’s platform fees, the more you order food through it, the more money will come out of your pocket.
Before Zomato, Swiggy had also imposed platform fees. Swiggy’s platform fee is Rs 6.50 per order. That means it is still less than Zomato. However, if seen, the number of people ordering food online several days every month has not reduced. Still, after increasing the platform fees by Zomato, it is sure to take a hit. Only rich people do not order food from Zomato and Swiggy. Students and middle class customers living away from home use Zomato and Swiggy a lot. The work of ordering food online has increased since the Corona epidemic. Because of which, everywhere the delivery boys of Zomato and Swiggy are seen sitting on sensational bikes, delivering food day and night.