Author: Goulikar Abhishek

When the Karnataka High Court upheld the state’s ban on bike taxi services on June 13, 2025, many Bengaluru residents feared their daily commutes would grind to a halt. But in true Indian fashion, a workaround emerged—equal parts clever, controversial, and undeniably effective. Enter the “Bike Parcel” loophole. Ride-hailing platform Rapido, known for its affordable and nimble bike taxi services, swiftly rebranded its offering as a “Bike Parcel” courier service. The twist? Commuters began booking themselves as parcels—riding pillion under the guise of intra-city deliveries. What started as a workaround…

In a pioneering move, Chennai has launched air-conditioned lounges for food and parcel delivery partners—offering rest, comfort, and dignity to gig workers battling the city’s brutal heat. Discover how this initiative sets a new benchmark in urban worker welfare. As Chennai’s mercury climbs and the city sizzles under relentless heatwaves, a thoughtful gesture is rewriting how gig workers are treated. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has launched air-conditioned waiting lounges for delivery partners—a first-of-its-kind initiative in India aimed at offering respite to those who brave the streets in extreme weather…