App-based e-scooter rental firm Yulu ties up with Zomato for last-mile deliveries

As part of the Climate Group's EV100 initiative, Zomato plans a 100% EV fleet

Yulu on Monday announced a tie-up with food delivery app Zomato for using Yulu DeX EV for intra-city deliveries.

“As part of The Climate Group's EV100 initiative, we have committed to transitioning our delivery fleet to 100% electric, and with Yulu's support, we are glad to be on the right path to achieve this target. We are excited to continue our efforts to create a greener Zomato and a better world for all," said Mohit Sardana, COO, food delivery at Zomato.

A statement from Yulu, an e-scooter rental firm, said around 25,000 - 35,000 Yulu DeX will be given to delivery partners onboarded on Zomato’s platform for last-mile deliveries on custom-made rental plans. Yulu is committed to making urban transportation sustainable and the association with Zomato is a significant step towards making last-mile delivery green and efficient.

"Rising fuel prices and financial challenges are significant barriers for youth who want to onboard themselves as delivery partners. Yulu DeX solves most of these challenges, and provides a mobility solution that is very easy to access for all. Yulu has flexible rental packs and allows delivery partners to earn higher earnings compared to ICE-vehicles. Along with this, the delivery partners get access to Yuma Energy’s wide network of battery swapping stations to minimise their downtime during last-mile deliveries" the statement said.

Once deployed, these 25,000+ Yulu DeX have the potential of serving 3 lakh green deliveries every day by 2026.

Pradeep Puranam, head, revenue & operations, Yulu said, “With Yulu’s deep understanding of the delivery ecosystem, purpose-built product DeX, robust operations and a wide network of battery swapping stations, our solutions can improve earnings of delivery partners by up to 40%".

"This association with Zomato bears greater significance in Yulu’s endeavour to offer smart and affordable green mobility solutions to the delivery partners over the next few years. Over 4,000 delivery partners as of February 2023, onboarded on Zomato’s platform utilise Yulu’s EVs to make the last-mile deliveries. Till date, Yulu has enabled more than 75 million green deliveries and benefited over 50,000 delivery partners," the statement adds.