As temperatures cross 40°C across India, companies like Zomato, Swiggy and Amazon are rolling out cooling vests, rest zones, hydration support and insurance for delivery workers. Measures include AC rest stops, glucose distribution and shaded spaces, though labour unions are pushing for stricter heatwave protections and mandatory cooling breaks.

India is the hottest country in the world right now. As temperatures soar past 40-degrees across India, e-commerce and quick commerce companies are rolling out a range of measures to protect delivery workers who spend hours on the road in the scorching heat.

Here are some of the measures quick commerce firms are taking to help delivery workers this summer.

Cooling vests

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal announced in a LinkedIn post that the company has begun piloting cooling vests for more than 2,500 delivery workers across 14 cities. Zomato has also introduced subsidised cooling gear via its delivery partner app, including a UPF 50+ sunscreen jacket designed for outdoor use.