Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, partnered with the Pune Traffic Police to conduct a Road Safety Awareness Session for delivery partners in Pune, under the ambit of Delivering Safely, its road safety charter.
The programme was conducted to educate and empower 130 delivery partners in the city. The session was designed to encourage safer, proactive driving habits, reinforce the importance of adhering to traffic regulation and reducing risky behaviours through better time and route planning.
It was led by the Pune Traffic Police officials including Mr. Amol Zende, DCP, Pune; Mr. Sunil Gawali, Senior PI; Mr. Hanif Shaikh, RSP Traffic and Mr. Devidas Patil, RSP Traffic, who provided invaluable training and guidance to the delivery partners.
“India has witnessed an increase in the number of road accidents and fatalities over the last 2 years. India has the highest number of road accidents fatalities globally. Under the charter of Delivering Safely, Swiggy is committed to the welfare and safety of its delivery partners and partners with police authorities to conduct various road safety awareness programs across the country. The objective is to enhance traffic road safety and ensure that delivery partners follow traffic rules at all times. We are thankful to the support extended by the Pune Traffic Police and hope to improve traffic sensitization and enhance safety of delivery partners who are one of the key pillars of our business,” said Shalabh Shrivastava, Senior Vice President, Drivers Organization, Swiggy.
Over the years, Swiggy has conducted drives in different cities across India in its commitment to enabling a safe working environment for its delivery fleet. All delivery partners at Swiggy are provided with insurance that protects them on the road.
In April last year, Swiggy had partnered with Gurugram Traffic Police for Road Safety and Traffic Awareness Workshop. The training workshop was attended by over 100 delivery partners. In 2023, in an industry-first initiative, Swiggy partnered with Dial 4242 to provide on-demand, free, and fast ambulance services to its delivery partners.
Swiggy also has Emergency Support Services (ESS), which encompasses various options to cater to the needs of delivery partners during an emergency or mishap on the road. The ESS includes 24*7 hotline numbers, emergency cards for delivery partners, and a direct link to the local police and ambulance service via an SOS button on the delivery partner app.
For Swiggy, the safety and well-being of its delivery partners and the wider community is of primary importance. All delivery partners of Swiggy undergo a safety guidance module at the time of onboarding. The platform also conducts safety campaigns offering support and guidance throughout the year.
