Delivery workers across India observed a New Year’s Eve strike protesting low pay and lack of social security, despite app-based platforms offering festive bonuses. While many customers remained unaware, several orders faced significant delays. Platforms like Swiggy and Zepto increased per-order pay, but some workers refused the incentives, citing unachievable targets and the risk of ID blocking.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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