Gig Workers Union Slams Zomato Founder Over New Year's Eve Claims

• Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU) criticized Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's claims about record New Year's Eve deliveries, stating they don't reflect fair working conditions.
• Goyal had posted on X that Zomato and Blinkit saw record operations, unaffected by strikes, crediting law enforcement and loyal delivery partners.
• Unions argue workers stay logged in due to lack of alternatives, not fair treatment, accusing platforms of using "money and muscle power" against strikes.
• Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) claimed over 100,000 gig workers from 22 cities participated in the strike, including 14,000 from Delhi and Mumbai.
• Food delivery platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and magicpin maintained operations were largely unaffected, reporting a surge in orders. Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor questioned the need for 10-minute deliveries.

Why It Matters: Gig worker unions challenge Zomato's narrative on New Year's Eve deliveries, citing lack of worker alternatives.