Economy
Maharashtra Proposes EV Mandate and Welfare Levy for Delivery Platforms
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Maharashtra government is planning to mandate that delivery platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto transition their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs).
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The proposal includes a 2% welfare levy on these companies to fund a dedicated social security and welfare corpus for gig workers.
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Industry analysts suggest this policy could significantly increase operational costs for delivery firms while setting a new regulatory precedent for gig economy labor standards in India.