11-08-2025
Zomato Delivery Man Falls Into Open Drain In Hyderabad, Company Asked To Compensate
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A Zomato delivery agent fell into an open drain in Hyderabad due to waterlogging. The Telangana Workers' Union demanded Zomato compensate him and urged GHMC to act.
A Zomato delivery agent fell into an open drain in Telangana's Hyderabad. Amid the incessant rains, the city is experiencing waterlogging and the delivery man could not see the drain due to it. The incident happened on Saturday at TKR Kaman, Shaktinagar.
Telangana gig workers' union responded to the incident and called out the company to take accountability.
The delivery man, Syed Farhan, claims that he has lost his phone and his motorcycle also got damaged due to the incident.
Zomato Worker Fell Into Open Drain | Video
🚨 Hyderabad | 9 Aug 2025, 9:30 PM Near TKR Kaman, @zomato delivery Worker falls into drainage during heavy rain — bike & phone gone. ₹10 rain bonus = worker's life, @deepigoyal ❓ 💔 @TelanganaCMO @revanth_anumula @Ponnam_INC @VivekVenkatswam #TGPWU #ShaikSalauddin #GigWorkers — Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (@TGPWU) August 10, 2025
Zomato Asked To Compensate
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU) shared a press statement and questioned if the cost of workers' lives is equivalent to a Rs 10 or 15 rain bonus. 'This is not just an accident – it is a direct consequence of platforms prioritising profits over worker safety. God blessed Farhan with his life yesterday, but tomorrow may be too late for another worker," said Shaik Salauddin, TGPWU
chief.
He further demanded Zomato that the delivery worker's phone should be replaced, his bike should be repaired, and he should be compensated for the lost income.
Salauddin also urged Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to take action against companies for risking workers' lives in extreme weather conditions.
'We strongly urge the GHMC Commissioner to take strict action against any delivery aggregator company that endangers workers' lives," said Salauddin. In the press release, TGPWU also called upon Swiggy, Zepto, and other platforms to stop risking delivery workers' lives during extreme weather. Provide fair Rain & Surge Bonus immediately to compensate for the risk. Share real-time weather and hazard data with delivery workers so they can make informed decisions.
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