Quick commerce platforms cap summer rider incentives at 5-6%, half the usual hike, triggering Bengaluru strike
Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, Bigbasket, Amazon and Flipkart raised summer delivery incentives just 5-6% versus the usual 10-15%, citing cost discipline as Instamart's Q4 GOV slipped 0.7% QoQ to Rs 7,881 cr. Riders earning Rs 20-30 per order struck on May 16 as fuel costs eat into Rs 800/day weekday earnings.
Quick commerce and ecommerce platforms have raised summer rider incentives only 5-6% versus the usual 10-15%, citing cost discipline and softer demand. Gig workers struck on May 16 demanding higher payouts as fuel costs erode earnings.