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Delivery, gig work and rider pay: what is changing and what it means for earnings.
State-run petrol and diesel prices unchanged in October, private retailers raised ratesNayara Energy and Jio-bp each raised petrol by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 a litre in October. State-run pumps held rates, with Delhi petrol at Rs 102.12.30 October 2026 · 2 min readRs 12-15 per shipment: festive delivery pay falls even as quick commerce demand for riders risesQuick commerce gig demand rose about 18% this festive season, but e-commerce pay per shipment fell to Rs 12-15 from Rs 25-28 and seasonal hiring was below plan.27 October 2026 · 2 min readThree-wheelers in September 2026: goods autos up 63%, passenger autos up 38%, but e-rickshaws fall 13%FADA: 1,32,570 three-wheelers were sold in September 2026, up 22.25%. Goods three-wheelers jumped 63.48% while passenger e-rickshaws fell 13.35%.27 October 2026 · 2 min readHow delivery platforms said they would protect riders in a heatwave: rest points, insurance and moreIn June 2024 Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Flipkart announced heatwave steps for delivery staff. Here is what each said, and how riders can stay safe.25 October 2026 · 2 min reade-Shram registrations of gig workers are uneven: Maharashtra 1.35 lakh, Lakshadweep just 4A May 2026 report notes that platform worker registrations on e-Shram range from 134,705 in Maharashtra to four in Lakshadweep. Why it matters for benefits.25 October 2026 · 2 min readGig workers and Ayushman Bharat: the Rs 5 lakh health cover announced, and what is still pendingThe government announced Ayushman Bharat health cover of Rs 5 lakh for gig workers. A 2026 report says the scheme had not yet launched. What we know so far.25 October 2026 · 2 min readWhat delivery and ride apps must do under the new Social Security rules: registration, contribution and deadlinesIndia's Social Security (Central) Rules 2026 require apps to register gig workers within 45 days and pay a contribution, either a share of turnover or 5% of payouts.25 October 2026 · 2 min readIndia's gig workforce may triple to 23.5 million by 2029-30, says NITI AayogNITI Aayog estimated 77 lakh gig workers in 2020-21 and projects 2.35 crore by 2029-30. Here is who they are, what skills they have and what is recommended.25 October 2026 · 2 min read