Tired of paying high Zomato and Swiggy delivery fees? A young woman’s clever hack shows a cheaper way to order food at home.
- Remember the joy of ordering your favorite biryani online… until you see the delivery fee, platform fee, GST, packaging fee, rain surcharge, and perhaps even a fee for existing? Yeah, food apps often make your wallet lose weight faster than your diet plan.
- The Hack Explained
- Why This Works
- The Internet Reacts
- The Bigger Picture
- Food for Thought (Pun Intended)
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Remember the joy of ordering your favorite biryani online… until you see the delivery fee, platform fee, GST, packaging fee, rain surcharge, and perhaps even a fee for existing? Yeah, food apps often make your wallet lose weight faster than your diet plan.
Now, meet Krisha, a young graduate who went viral for cracking the code. Her Zomato and Swiggy delivery hack is so simple, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it first.
According to a report by the Hindustan Times, her story has already lit up social media with over 2.3 lakh views. And here’s why everyone is talking.
The Hack Explained
Krisha ditched the apps. No more Zomato or Swiggy. Instead, she simply:
- Calls the restaurant directly.
- Gets the food packed.
- Sends a Rapido or Uber Courier to pick it up.
Sounds almost too old-school, right? But here’s the kicker—her delivery charge is just ₹50–₹100, way less than what the apps charge after adding their mysterious markups.
Even after paying for her own courier, she spends less money than app users. And she still enjoys her food hot, without feeling robbed.
Why This Works
Zomato and Swiggy thrive on commissions and hidden charges. Restaurants increase prices on apps to cover these commissions, which can be 20–30%. Then add:
- Delivery partner fee
- Platform fee
- Packaging fee
- Small order charge
- Long-distance charge
Suddenly, your ₹300 meal becomes ₹450. Krisha’s method sidesteps the middleman, giving her restaurant rates without the “app tax.”
The Internet Reacts
The hack struck a nerve. Her post gained traction with both frustrated customers and curious foodies.
- One user wrote: “Zomato and Swiggy are looting customers. Direct orders save us money and even give us larger portion sizes.”
- Another joked: “Convenience tax is what we’re paying… but is it worth this much?”
- A few realists argued: “The apps handle the mess. Krisha’s method shifts the effort to you.”
Love it or hate it, the hack sparked a debate: Is convenience worth the premium?
The Bigger Picture
This viral hack is more than just saving ₹100. It raises questions:
- Transparency: Why aren’t food delivery apps upfront about how fees add up?
- Fair pricing: If restaurants charge less directly, are customers unknowingly funding the platforms more than the food?
- Future of delivery apps: With rising dissatisfaction, will people start going back to direct orders?
According to Economic Times, food delivery companies are under increasing scrutiny for fee structures. Customers are demanding accountability, not just speed.
Food for Thought (Pun Intended)
- For Restaurants: Direct orders mean better profit margins, as they don’t pay 20–30% commission to Zomato or Swiggy.
- For Customers: Direct calls + courier apps = cheaper bills.
- For Apps: Time to rethink fee transparency before customers rethink loyalty.
Why let Zomato and Swiggy eat into your budget when you can eat your food cheaper? 🍲💸
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So, what do you think? Would you try Krisha’s hack, or do you prefer the ease of tapping a few buttons on an app? Drop your thoughts in the comments, share this with your foodie friends, and don’t forget to bookmark us for more quirky money-saving hacks.
Because hey, why just eat food when you can also eat smart?
