Swiggy Introduces Cooling Vests for Delivery Partners Amid Rising Summer Temperatures
Swiggy’s riders in ‘cool jackets’? What’s really going on amid summer heatwave
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Swiggy, an Indian on-demand convenience platform, has launched specialized cooling vests for its delivery partners to help them cope with rising summer temperatures. These lightweight jackets utilize evaporative cooling technology to lower body temperature, providing relief during extreme heat conditions expected to worsen in the coming years.
- 01Swiggy's cooling vests help delivery partners manage high temperatures during summer.
- 02The jackets use evaporative cooling technology to reduce body temperature by 6–7°C.
- 03The initiative is a response to increasing heat conditions projected in India over the next two decades.
- 04The rollout is part of Swiggy's collaboration with the Shell Foundation under the SPACES programme.
- 05Feedback from users and restaurant partners has been largely positive.
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In response to rising summer temperatures, Swiggy has introduced innovative cooling vests for its delivery partners across India. These lightweight jackets employ a passive cooling system based on evaporative cooling principles, allowing the fabric to absorb water and release moisture, which helps reduce body temperature by approximately 6–7°C. Designed for hot and dry conditions, the jackets are expected to last for up to two summer seasons and come in a unisex format with adjustable features. The initiative is timely, as India is projected to experience an additional 15 to 40 unusually hot days each year over the next two decades, according to the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Swiggy's collaboration with the Shell Foundation under the SPACES programme aims to enhance the comfort and well-being of delivery partners facing extreme weather. Initial reactions on social media and from restaurant partners have been positive, highlighting the practical benefits of the vests during peak heat hours.
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This initiative aims to improve the working conditions of delivery partners, helping them manage extreme heat while on the job.
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