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Swiggy adds cooling jackets for riders as India heatwave worsens to risky working conditions
Economy
Published on 30 April 2026
The vests aren’t style they use evaporative cooling tech
Swiggy is equipping delivery partners with special cooling vests designed to help them cope with extreme summer heat while working long hours. The initiative relies on evaporative cooling technology to bring down perceived temperature and provide practical relief. With heatwaves intensifying and projected to last longer, the company says it’s prioritising riders’ safety and well-being.
- Swiggy is distributing cooling vests to delivery partners
- The gear uses evaporative cooling technology for relief
- Designed to protect riders working through extreme heat
- Tied to rising temperatures and future heatwave projections
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