As fuel prices get dearer, app-based delivery persons, like everyone else, have been feeling the pinch in their pockets. With no immediate relief in sight, and keeping in mind the financial status of delivery agents, companies like Zomato, Swiggy and Dunzo are taking the initiative to include electric vehicles (EVs) in their fleet. Delivery partners too are opting to rent EVs now.
“Normally, I have to spend almost ₹500 per day for fuel expenses, which weighs heavily on my meagre income. The food aggregators leave us with less money after receiving their commissions. I’ve been using an electric bike that I can rent for a week at ₹1,200 and I don’t need to worry about maintenance or repair. I can even change the bike whenever I want,” said Shoaid Ahmed, a delivery agent.
Uttam Halder, another delivery executive, said, “It is feasible to travel for kilometres with the use of EVs. I feel renting one will be more pocket-friendly than actually buying it.”
