Blinkit, Dunzo, Swiggy and Zepto are squeezing delivery partners

Attempts to cut costs and chart a course to profitability put companies on a collision course with gig workers.

15 October, 202216 min
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Blinkit, Dunzo, Swiggy and Zepto are squeezing delivery partners

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