NI Bureau
New Delhi: On July 15, popular food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy increased their platform fees from Rs 5 to Rs 6 per order. The following day, a customer highlighted a significant price difference between ordering through the Zomato app and purchasing directly from a local restaurant, sparking widespread attention.
The user, Kannan (@Kannan__TS), shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) comparing the costs. He posted a picture showing the total amount charged by the Zomato app versus the cost of purchasing directly from Murugan Idly Shop.
Post of Kannan stated: “My uncle ordered food from Murugan Idly Shop. Notice the price difference between @zomato and the actual cost.”
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According to Kannan, purchasing directly from the restaurant saved him approximately Rs 184 compared to ordering through the Zomato app.
In response, Zomato addressed the issue on X, stating: “Hi Kannan, we understand your concern and would like to investigate. Could you please DM us your order ID or registered contact details?”
