India’s Zomato to convert 40 pc of delivery fleet into power-assisted bikes in 2 years
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Online restaurant guide and food ordering firm Zomato Monday said it is planning to convert 40 percent of its delivery fleet into power-assisted bikes in two years. Currently, the company has over 5,000 cyclists operating across 12 cities in India, with the majority of the fleet being in Delhi-NCR, Zomato said in a statement. The company provides food delivery services in 150 cities across the country with a last-mile delivery fleet of 1.5 lakh partners, it added.
“We are working closely with our vendor partners to raise the scale of e-cycle adoption and aim to convert 40 percent of our fleet to power-assisted bikes within the next two years,” Mohit Gupta, CEO – Food Delivery Business, Zomato said.
The company aims to build a future that creates more tangible value and leaves a lesser carbon footprint, he added.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Zomato's specific target for converting its delivery fleet to power-assisted bikes?
What is Zomato's specific target for converting its delivery fleet to power-assisted bikes?
Zomato aims to convert 40 percent of its food delivery fleet to power-assisted bikes. This conversion is planned to take place over the next two years, according to the company's statement.
Q.How many cities in India does Zomato currently provide food delivery services in?
How many cities in India does Zomato currently provide food delivery services in?
Zomato currently provides food delivery services in 150 cities across India. It employs a large last-mile delivery fleet consisting of 1.5 lakh partners to serve these locations nationwide.
Q.What is the primary motivation behind Zomato's plan to use more power-assisted bikes?
What is the primary motivation behind Zomato's plan to use more power-assisted bikes?
The company's primary motivation is to build a future that creates more tangible value while simultaneously leaving a lesser carbon footprint. This initiative aligns with their environmental sustainability goals.
Q.Who is the Zomato executive that commented on the power-assisted bike initiative?
Who is the Zomato executive that commented on the power-assisted bike initiative?
Mohit Gupta, who is the CEO of Zomato's Food Delivery Business, provided comments on the initiative. He stated the company is working with vendors to scale e-cycle adoption.
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