Summary:

Riders for quick-commerce services such as Blinkit, Swiggy, Instamart, and Zepto earn between US$ 0.24 (Rs. 20) and US$ 0.36 (Rs. 30) per order in major cities. Their wages vary based on order size and distance. In addition to per-order earnings, they receive surge bonuses, incentives for completing orders, and rewards for referring new riders, especially during peak seasons.

During the holidays, demand for gig delivery riders is expected to surge by 40% on peak days. The home delivery sector plans to hire an additional 1-2 million gig riders, while e-commerce and food delivery companies aim for a 20% increase in recruitment. Quick commerce currently employs 300,000 to 400,000 riders, while e-commerce and food delivery have a combined workforce of 4-5 million.

Executives noted that, while quick commerce represents a small portion of overall demand, it is expanding rapidly. Many delivery workers anticipate higher earnings during the holiday season due to increased demand and peak-hour bonuses.

Source: IBEF 

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