Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Union Blames Zomato After Worker Falls Into Open Drain
During a heavy rainstorm in Hyderabad, a Zomato delivery worker, Syed Farhan, fell into an open drain.
He lost his phone and damaged his bike.
A workers' union believes Zomato puts profits over worker safety, especially in bad weather.
The union wants Zomato to pay for his losses and also stop sending riders out in unsafe weather.
They want fair rain bonuses and for the city to take action against companies that put their workers at risk.
Zomato has not commented.
Zomato delivery worker Syed Farhan fell into an open drain in Hyderabad during heavy rain.
The incident damaged his bike and resulted in the loss of his phone.
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) demands Zomato take responsibility for the incident.
The union claims platforms prioritize profits over worker safety, exemplified by low rain bonuses.
Zomato has not yet released a statement on the incident.
- Who
- Syed Farhan, a Zomato delivery worker.
- What
- A Zomato delivery worker fell into an open drain.
- When
- During heavy rains in Hyderabad.
- Where
- Hyderabad, near TKR Kaman.
- Why
- Due to heavy rain, open drainage, and alleged prioritization of profits over worker safety.
Workers' Perspective
Zomato's Response
Company Responsibility
Workers' Perspective
Zomato should take responsibility and compensate the worker.
Zomato's Response
Zomato has not yet issued a statement.
Financial Support
Workers' Perspective
Union demands fair compensation for the loss and support to workers.
Zomato's Response
Not mentioned in the article.
Government Oversight
Workers' Perspective
Union is asking the city to take action against such companies.
Zomato's Response
Not mentioned in the article.
- Worker
- Syed Farhan
- Company
- Zomato
- Incident
- Fell into open drain
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Union
- TGPWU
- Bike Damage
- Yes
- Phone Loss
- Yes
Sources
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TGPWU demands action after delivery boy gets swept away
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