Delivery Partners' Pain: Low Pay, High Petrol Costs Spark Strike Threat; Platforms Offer Incentives

• Delivery partners protest low wages (₹1000 earnings, ₹350 petrol), reduced per-kilometer payouts, and feeling exploited like "machines."
• Unions announced strikes on December 25 and December 31, 2025, demanding fair wages, better working conditions, and social security.
• Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto increased incentives for New Year's Eve to prevent delivery disruptions amid high demand and strike threats.
• Zomato offers ₹120-₹150 per order during peak hours (6 PM-12 AM) and potential earnings up to ₹3,500 daily.
• Swiggy promotes earnings up to ₹10,000 on Dec 31/Jan 1, with peak hour incentives up to ₹2,000.

Why It Matters: Delivery partners demand fair pay amidst strike threats, while platforms offer incentives to ensure New Year's Eve deliveries.