{"id":554414,"date":"2026-07-04T02:20:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T21:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=554414"},"modified":"2026-07-04T02:20:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T21:20:46","slug":"foodpanda-rolls-out-2500-rest-stations-for-riders-amid-heatwave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/foodpanda-rolls-out-2500-rest-stations-for-riders-amid-heatwave\/","title":{"rendered":"foodpanda rolls out 2,500 rest stations for riders amid heatwave"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Karachi<br \/>\nfoodpanda Pakistan has launched a nationwide heat relief network for its delivery fleet as summer temperatures peak.<br \/>\nThe platform has set up 2,500 dedicated rest stations at partner restaurant locations across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, establishing a new standard for gig-economy worker welfare.<br \/>\nThe initiative targets both physical and mental well-being. foodpanda installed water coolers at all pandamart outlets and partnered with juice brands for weekly distribution drives.<br \/>\nEmployees will personally distribute 5,000 juice units to riders. Weekly \u201cIce Cream Days\u201d and upcoming \u201cMango Day\u201d events will address on-road fatigue, while recreation programs include water park trips, \u201cMovie Days,\u201d and an indoor snow experience for riders.<br \/>\n\u201cOur delivery partners are the absolute backbone of our ecosystem, and their safety during peak summer is non-negotiable,\u201d said Ahsan Malik, Director Logistics at foodpanda Pakistan.<br \/>\n\u201cThis year, we didn\u2019t just want to provide basic relief; we deliberately scaled our infrastructure to 2,500 rest stations at partner restaurant locations to ensure help is always within a rider\u2019s reach. By pairing critical hydration with community-building events, we are ensuring our fleet feels valued, protected, and respected.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cThe rollout reflects foodpanda\u2019s push toward sustainable gig-work practices during Pakistan\u2019s harshest weather months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi foodpanda Pakistan has launched a nationwide heat relief network for its delivery fleet as summer temperatures peak. The platform has set up 2,500 dedicated rest stations at partner restaurant locations across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, establishing a new standard for gig-economy worker welfare. 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