Delhi, June 6, 2025 — Zomato, a subsidiary of Eternal. Yesterday introduce a trailblazing Zomato E-Bike Rentals initiative for delivery partners in Delhi NCR. A significant milestone in India’s sustainable urban logistics journey. Zomato is spearheading environmentally friendly mobility in the gig economy. Setting aggressive benchmarks for the food delivery industry.
Highlights of the Launch of Zomato E-Bike Rentals
- Fleet Deployment: 300 electric bikes have been rolled out in Delhi NCR under the pilot. With a countrywide deployment to follow subject to adoption and operations feedback.
- Sustainability Commitment: The step is in line with Zomato’s ambitious commitment to have a 100% EV delivery fleet by 2030. Become net-zero emissions for its food delivery business by 2033.
- Environmental Impact: As of March 2025, around 10% of Zomato’s delivery workforce already use EVs. Collectively preventing around 4,900 tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions in FY25. Equivalent to planting around 220,000 trees.
- Cost-Effective, Purpose-Built EVs: The rental model is also intended to reduce operational costs for the delivery partners. With the cars being specifically designed for food delivery efficiency and reliability.
- Accessibility for Gig Workers: The initiative is intended to democratize access to EVs. Enabling delivery partners to rent instead of buying. Thereby minimizing the entry barriers for green mobility.
Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Eternal’s Chief Sustainability Officer, underlined. “It is imperative to build an ecosystem. Where all delivery partners have easy access to EV bikes suited to the demands of food delivery. Through the launch of these specially designed, efficient electric bikes on rent. We’re ensuring delivery partners can thrive while contributing to building a greener tomorrow.”
Industry Context and Competitive Landscape
- Increased Competition: The launch is also at a time when quick-commerce platforms are stepping up sustainability initiatives. Swiggy has also made a commitment to going electric across its delivery fleet by 2030. Blinkit is catching up fast with Zomato in terms of weekly active users. Highlighting changing consumer choice and increased competition.
- Partner Ecosystem: Zomato collaborates with EV logistics and rental start-ups like Zypp Electric. Offering delivery partners affordable, swappable-battery scooters and flexible rentals. Reducing the last-mile delivery costs and environmental footprint even further.
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How Delivery Partners Gain from Zomato E-Bike Rentals
- Reduced Running Costs: EV rentals have no fuel cost. Provide swappable batteries for seamless operations, and are available at competitive rent rates.
- Flexible and Inclusive: The program is accessible to new and existing delivery partners. With straightforward onboarding and training to maximize earnings and efficiency.
- Direct Environmental Contribution: Every delivery made on an EV directly supports Delhi’s air quality improvement.
ELCTRIK Speaks
With this launch, Eternal and Zomato reassert their leadership in eco-friendly logistics. a vision to extend the EV rental program to other large cities. With increasing adoption, the company will track customer feedback to evolve the model. Further speed up the transition to an all-electric delivery fleet. Enabling environmental and economic resilience in Indian urban areas.
