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Heatwaves force Zomato Swiggy Blinkit Amazon to upgrade gig worker protection fast
India
Published on 6 May 2026
Insurance benefits and in app SOS alerts are now joining cooling gear
As India’s heatwaves intensify, gig delivery platforms including Amazon, Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy, BigBasket and Flipkart are rolling out tech-driven and on-ground heat safety measures. Companies are expanding insurance coverage, adding SOS and weather alerts in apps, installing cooling infrastructure in dark stores, and offering cooling vests, doctor consultations and rest stops. A union is now pushing for enforceable legal protections.
- Platforms are adding cooling infrastructure, rest stops, and on-route welfare support
- Zomato and Blinkit-linked initiatives expand delivery partner insurance and health access
- Apps increasingly feature SOS support, weather notifications, and heat-related guidance
- IFAT wants enforceable rules like paid cooling breaks and mandatory emergency systems
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