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Swiggy and magicpin report faster delivery as gig workers return to cities
Economy
Published on 10 May 2026
Riders are back, but what changed overnight
Swiggy and magicpin say delivery times are improving as gig workers return to cities. The shift follows state elections and the peak harvest season, which temporarily pulled riders away. With rider availability rising again, platforms expect services to normalise soon and the food delivery sector to regain momentum after a tough stretch.
- Delivery times are improving as rider availability increases
- State elections and harvest season drew gig workers away temporarily
- Swiggy and magicpin expect services to normalise soon
- Platforms see growth returning after a challenging period
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