Swiggy, Zomato Boost Incentives Amid Strikes & Year-End Rush; Delivery Partner Safety Concerns Rise

• Swiggy and Zomato increased incentives for delivery partners to stabilize operations during year-end and nationwide strikes.
• Gig workers are striking on Dec 25 and Dec 31, protesting low salaries, poor working conditions, and lack of social security.
• Zomato offers ₹120-150 per order during peak hours, up to ₹3,000 daily, and waived penalties for rejections.
• Swiggy promises earnings up to ₹10,000 on Dec 31/Jan 1 and ₹2,000 peak-hour on New Year's Eve.
• A Blinkit delivery boy was brutally beaten in Nagpur, highlighting serious safety concerns for delivery agents.

Why It Matters: Food delivery giants raise incentives to counter strikes and ensure year-end deliveries, but safety remains a concern.