BENGALURU: Gig delivery workers are driving the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in the city. For the past two years, a large number of workers in Bengaluru have switched to EVs, thanks to app-based e-mobility rental firms.
For example, yulu miracle Electric scooters that were largely used by working professionals and college students are now being widely used by gig economy workers. Industry sources said the demand for electric mopeds has also increased.
E-mobility rental firms such as Yulu, Bounce, FA Bike, eBikeGo and Zip Electric are also seeing a surge in demand, especially from the delivery segment (food, groceries, medicines, etc.).
“During the Covid-19 lockdown, many people who lost their jobs became delivery workers and needed two-wheelers. Also, e-mobility rental firms, which had lost a large number of users with food delivery aggregators. and introduced special packages for workers,” said an industry source. So, why are delivery workers increasingly choosing to rent e-scooters?
Experts say there are several reasons for this – the cost of BS VI two-wheelers has increased; E-scooters like Yulu have a maximum speed of 25 kmph and hence, they do not require a driving license; If there is no need for DL, the user can avoid harassment by traffic police/heavy fines; increase in fuel prices; and availability of battery-swapping stations/charging units.
Vinay Sarathi, president of United Food Delivery Partners Union, said: “Many shifted to e-scooters, especially after the hike in fuel prices. For Yulu Miracle, the weekly fare is Rs 1,400, but it is still cheaper than petrol scooters. Is.” They said.
For example, yulu miracle Electric scooters that were largely used by working professionals and college students are now being widely used by gig economy workers. Industry sources said the demand for electric mopeds has also increased.
E-mobility rental firms such as Yulu, Bounce, FA Bike, eBikeGo and Zip Electric are also seeing a surge in demand, especially from the delivery segment (food, groceries, medicines, etc.).
“During the Covid-19 lockdown, many people who lost their jobs became delivery workers and needed two-wheelers. Also, e-mobility rental firms, which had lost a large number of users with food delivery aggregators. and introduced special packages for workers,” said an industry source. So, why are delivery workers increasingly choosing to rent e-scooters?
Experts say there are several reasons for this – the cost of BS VI two-wheelers has increased; E-scooters like Yulu have a maximum speed of 25 kmph and hence, they do not require a driving license; If there is no need for DL, the user can avoid harassment by traffic police/heavy fines; increase in fuel prices; and availability of battery-swapping stations/charging units.
Vinay Sarathi, president of United Food Delivery Partners Union, said: “Many shifted to e-scooters, especially after the hike in fuel prices. For Yulu Miracle, the weekly fare is Rs 1,400, but it is still cheaper than petrol scooters. Is.” They said.