Swiggy & Rapido

Swiggy: Swiggy is one of the app-based platforms directly affected by the gig worker shutdown, facing potential disruptions to its food delivery services and pressure to revise worker compensation.

Rapido: Rapido, an app-based transport service, is experiencing disruptions due to the gig worker shutdown, facing pressure to address worker demands for higher pay.

Swiggy: Swiggy increased its platform fee multiple times, aiming to improve profitability and offset losses from its Zomato — Instamart quick-commerce arm. This move is expected to generate significant additional revenue for Swiggy.

Rapido: Rapido launched its food delivery platform, Ownly, offering lower commission rates to restaurant partners, posing new competition to Swiggy and Zomato.

Rapido: Rapido launched its food delivery service 'Only' in Bengaluru, introducing new competition to the market.

Rapido: Rapido entered the food delivery market with a zero platform fee model, which could disrupt the pricing strategies of Zomato and Swiggy.