Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Hyderabad: Zomato Delivery Workers Protest for Fair Pay, Benefits
Delivery workers for Zomato in Hyderabad are upset.
They work long hours, around 12 to 14 hours each day, but feel they aren't paid enough, often making less than 500 rupees.
They're also worried because they don't have insurance if they get hurt while delivering food.
They're asking for some of the extra money customers pay when it rains.
The workers say the company has threatened to get the police involved if they protest again, which makes them feel like their hard work isn't valued.
They want Zomato to listen to their problems and make things better.
Zomato delivery workers protested in Hyderabad on August 5.
Workers claim they earn less than ₹500 daily, working 12–14 hours.
Delivery personnel receive no insurance benefits from the company.
Workers demand extra delivery fees from rainy days.
Zomato allegedly threatens police action against protesters.
- Who
- Zomato delivery workers
- What
- Zomato delivery workers protested against low pay and lack of insurance.
- When
- August 5
- Where
- Uppal, Hyderabad
- Why
- Workers are protesting due to low pay, lack of insurance, and unfair treatment.
Delivery Workers' Concerns
Zomato's Position
Pay
Delivery Workers' Concerns
Workers are paid too little.
Zomato's Position
Not mentioned in the article.
Insurance
Delivery Workers' Concerns
Workers do not have insurance.
Zomato's Position
Not mentioned in the article.
- Protest Location
- Uppal, Hyderabad
- Date
- August 5
- Workers' Daily Earnings
- Less than ₹500
- Work Hours
- 12–14 hours per day
- Key Complaint
- Low pay and no insurance