Food delivery platforms Zomato aur Swiggy ne New Year’s Eve par record-breaking orders report kiye, jabki isi din gig workers ke ek section ne better pay aur working conditions ko lekar strike call diya tha. Companies ke mutabik, strike ka unke operations par koi khaas asar nahi pada aur deliveries smooth rahi.
December 31 saal ke sabse busy dinon mein se ek raha, jahan metro cities ke saath-saath chhote shehron se bhi heavy demand dekhne ko mili. Biryani, pizzas aur butter chicken sabse zyada order kiye jaane wale dishes rahe, jo festive celebrations ke dauran customers ki clear preference dikhate hain.
Company leadership ne bataya ki high demand ke bawajood platforms ne orders ko efficiently handle kiya aur delivery partners ka adequate support mila. Isse yeh clear hota hai ki New Year celebrations ke liye food delivery services par logon ka bharosa aur dependency kaafi strong hai.
Strike call gig workers ki taraf se minimum pay, safety aur better working conditions ki demands ko lekar diya gaya tha, lekin reports ke mutabik kaafi delivery partners ne us din kaam continue kiya.
Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy reported record-breaking order volumes on New Year’s Eve, even as a section of gig workers had called for a strike demanding better pay and improved working conditions. According to the companies, the strike calls had no significant impact on operations, with deliveries continuing smoothly throughout the day.
December 31 turned out to be one of the busiest days of the year for food delivery services, with strong demand coming in from both metro cities and smaller towns. Biryani, pizzas and butter chicken emerged as the most-ordered dishes, highlighting consumer preferences during festive celebrations.
Company officials said the platforms were able to efficiently manage the surge in demand and maintain service levels, supported by the availability of delivery partners. The data underscores the growing dependence on food delivery apps during major celebrations such as New Year’s Eve.
The strike call was issued by gig workers seeking higher minimum pay, improved safety measures and better working conditions, though many delivery partners reportedly continued working during the period.