10-Minute Delivery Services Halted: Centre Directs Blinkit, Zepto to Stop Rapid Delivery

• The central government has instructed quick e-commerce platforms to discontinue '10-minute delivery' services.
• Major platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy were part of a meeting where this decision was made.
• Blinkit has committed to removing the '10-minute delivery' tagline from its branding, with other companies following suit.
• The move aims to enhance safety, security, and working conditions for gig workers.
• AAP MP Raghav Chadha highlighted gig worker safety concerns, arguing the deadline forces risky behavior, even delivering an order himself to raise awareness.

Why It Matters: Central government halts 10-minute delivery services to improve gig worker safety and working conditions.