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Despite strike, food delivery apps see order surge on New Year's Eve - YouTube

78 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 01, 2026, 12:33 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Food delivery platforms Swiggy, Zomato and Magicpin recorded a sharp surge in orders on New Year's Eve despite a nationwide gig workers' strike.

Ongoing
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Swiggy, Zomato, Magicpin see order surge on New Year Eve, negligible impact of gig workers' strikeSettled

Swiggy, Zomato, Magicpin see order surge on New Year Eve, negligible impact of gig workers' strike

78 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED JAN 01, 2026, 8:46 AM ET
thehindu.com(opens in a new tab)

Swiggy, Zomato, and Magicpin experience a record order surge on New Year's Eve despite gig workers' strike having minimal impact.

Start: Dec 31End: Dec 31100,000 workers
INDIA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Celebrities, netizens show solidarity with gig workers as New Year's Eve strike intensifies - The Economic TimOngoing

Celebrities, netizens show solidarity with gig workers as New Year's Eve strike intensifies - The Economic Tim

79 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 31, 2025, 8:19 PM ET
m.economictimes.com(opens in a new tab)

... Workers (IFAT) claimed that lakhs of workers joined the strike, delivery platform insiders said business continued largely as usual.

INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Nationwide Gig <b>Workers</b>&#39; <b>Strike</b> Threatens New Year&#39;s Eve Deliveries Across IndiaPlanned

Nationwide Gig Workers' Strike Threatens New Year's Eve Deliveries Across India

79 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 31, 2025, 12:10 PM ET
indianewengland.com(opens in a new tab)

The strike was jointly called by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers. It has gained ...

INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile DeliveryInformal / Gig Economy
Image for article: Why delivery workers from Swiggy and Zomato are on strike on New Year’s Eve over ‘10-minute deliveries’Settled

Why delivery workers from Swiggy and Zomato are on strike on New Year’s Eve over ‘10-minute deliveries’

79 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 31, 2025, 11:05 AM ET
the-independent.com(opens in a new tab)

Quick commerce and food delivery services offer higher commissions as thousands of gig workers strike during holiday.

Start: Dec 31End: Dec 31150,000 workers
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile DeliveryInformal / Gig Economy
Image for article: Gig workers’ strike has little impact on new year’s eveOngoing

Gig workers’ strike has little impact on new year’s eve

79 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 31, 2025, 8:31 AM ET
forbesindia.com(opens in a new tab)

The nationwide strike called by workers' union IFAT saw minimum effect as platforms roll out special incentive structures and assurance letters.

150,000 workers
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile DeliveryInformal / Gig Economy
Image for article: Delivery Workers Call For New Year’s Eve Strike After Facing Alleged Crackdown Over Dec 25 StrikePlanned

Delivery Workers Call For New Year’s Eve Strike After Facing Alleged Crackdown Over Dec 25 Strike

80 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 31, 2025, 2:17 AM ET
medianama.com(opens in a new tab)

The December 25 strike was part of a nationwide flash strike by delivery workers across food delivery, e-commerce, and home services platforms.

INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Gig workers’ Dec 31 strike threat pushes delivery apps to dangle incentives, rewards - The Economic TimesPlanned

Gig workers’ Dec 31 strike threat pushes delivery apps to dangle incentives, rewards - The Economic Times

80 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 30, 2025, 10:07 AM ET
m.economictimes.com(opens in a new tab)

As the threat of a delivery workers' strike on December 31 looms, quick commerce and food delivery platforms are attempting to keep last-mile ...

125,000 workers
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Gig workers’ strike to hit food delivery apps harder than e-commerce, say industry sourcesSettled

Gig workers’ strike to hit food delivery apps harder than e-commerce, say industry sources

80 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 30, 2025, 7:39 AM ET
fortuneindia.com(opens in a new tab)

As delivery platforms brace for the year-end rush, a planned strike by gig workers on December 31 is expected to test the resilience of food ...

Start: Dec 31End: Dec 31100,000 workers
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: ETtech Explainer: How the December 31 riders’ strike could hit q-comm & food delivery - The Economic TimesPlanned

ETtech Explainer: How the December 31 riders’ strike could hit q-comm & food delivery - The Economic Times

81 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 29, 2025, 11:56 PM ET
m.economictimes.com(opens in a new tab)

While the timing of the strike is critical, such festive days also offer the highest earning opportunities to gig workers, according to industry ...

125,000 workers
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Plan New Year Eve better, gig workers from Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy and other apps are going on strikeSettled

Plan New Year Eve better, gig workers from Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy and other apps are going on strike

81 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 29, 2025, 8:25 AM ET
indiatoday.in(opens in a new tab)

Delivery workers from major platforms including Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, and Amazon are set to strike on New Year's Eve, raising concerns ...

Start: Dec 31End: Dec 31100,000 workers
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile DeliveryInformal / Gig Economy
Image for article: India's Gig Workers Strike for Dignity and ProtectionSettled

India's Gig Workers Strike for Dignity and Protection

81 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 29, 2025, 6:39 AM ET
progressive.international(opens in a new tab)

Nationwide flash strike by 40000 app-based delivery workers demands an end to exploitative algorithms and calls for a national policy to ensure ...

40,000 workers
INDIA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery

MEA 'Expects' U.S. To FIX H-1B Delays & Disruptions In India - YouTube

84 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2025, 10:14 AM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

22K views · 8:50 · Go to channel. Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy Delivery Workers' Strike On NYE | Demand Better Wages, Working Hours. Mint New 1.4K views.

Planned
INDIAUNITED_STATES
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Why are Swiggy, Zomato and Amazon gig workers going on strike on December 31?Planned

Why are Swiggy, Zomato and Amazon gig workers going on strike on December 31?

85 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2025, 3:48 AM ET
indiatoday.in(opens in a new tab)

The strike has been announced by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union along with the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers.

Start: Dec 31End: Dec 31
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile DeliveryInformal / Gig Economy
Image for article: Gig <b>workers</b>&#39; all-India <b>strike</b> on New Year&#39;s Eve? End to 10-minute delivery among key demandsPlanned

Gig workers' all-India strike on New Year's Eve? End to 10-minute delivery among key demands

85 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2025, 1:57 AM ET
hindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)

... protest over pay, safety and working conditions. Gig workers ...

Start: Dec 31End: Dec 31
INDIA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Swiggy, Eternal shares fall 2% as gig <b>workers</b> call nationwide <b>strike</b> on peak demand daysOngoing

Swiggy, Eternal shares fall 2% as gig workers call nationwide strike on peak demand days

85 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2025, 12:38 AM ET
tradingview.com(opens in a new tab)

... Workers called the strike over alleged worsening working conditions in the gig economy. In a statement, the unions said delivery workers are ...

Start: Dec 25End: Dec 31
INDIA
E-commerceOther Tech/TelecomCourier & Last-Mile Delivery

Christmas and New Year plans at risk? Zomato, Swiggy deliveries may be hit by gig workers' strike

85 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 25, 2025, 10:27 PM ET
msn.com(opens in a new tab)

Food deliveries and e-commerce orders across major Indian cities could face disruptions later this month after gig workers across leading ...

Planned
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery

Gig workers strike: Why you may not get Swiggy, Zomato or Blinkit deliveries on December 25 and 31

85 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 25, 2025, 9:04 PM ET
msn.com(opens in a new tab)

Delivery workers associated with major platforms such as Amazon, Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto and Flipkart have announced a nationwide strike on ...

Planned
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Gig <b>workers protest</b> across Gurugram; customers face delivery delays - Hindustan TimesSettled

Gig workers protest across Gurugram; customers face delivery delays - Hindustan Times

85 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 25, 2025, 6:22 PM ET
hindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)

The protest, called by the Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU), highlighted long-standing demands for better pay, safety, ...

Start: Dec 25End: Dec 2575 workers
INDIA
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, Blinkit Gig Workers to Hold All-India Strike on Christmas & New Year’s Eve: Key DetailsOngoing

Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, Blinkit Gig Workers to Hold All-India Strike on Christmas & New Year’s Eve: Key Details

85 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED DEC 25, 2025, 3:19 PM ET
thebridgechronicle.com(opens in a new tab)

Gig workers demand urgent government action on labor rights, social security, and safer working conditions amid ongoing strike over unsafe ...

Start: Dec 25End: Dec 31
INDIA
E-commerceCourier & Last-Mile DeliveryInformal / Gig Economy