Yulu, a leading provider of shared electric two-wheeler mobility, and Zepto, an e-grocery service provider, have revealed a significant partnership. In this collaborative effort, Yulu will furnish Zepto’s delivery associates with 20,000 cutting-edge shared DeX electric vehicles (EVs).
This partnership will empower the organization to extend its hyperlocal delivery services in pivotal urban centers including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram. This strategic step is in harmony with Zepto’s transition to a completely electric vehicle fleet, fostering environmentally conscious deliveries.
Moreover, the company expressed its intention to establish sustainable livelihoods for these collaborators, particularly those who lack a driver’s license or personal vehicle.
Pradeep Puranam, Head of Revenue and Operations at Yulu, said, “Our full-stack micro-mobility solution improves operational efficiencies for hyperlocal logistics companies and lowers their delivery costs, while simultaneously unlocking better livelihoods and earnings for their delivery partners. We look forward to jointly working with Zepto to make hyperlocal deliveries greener, smarter, and more inclusive.”
Furthermore, as outlined in the collaborative agreement, both enterprises will mutually endorse each other’s offerings through both physical and digital channels, as stated in an official announcement. This partnership is also anticipated to inspire greater participation of women in the delivery sector as a career choice.
“A majority of Zepto deliveries are now powered by environmentally friendly vehicles. Partnerships like these not only help us further this effort but also help bring in a workforce by providing them with vehicles, thereby increasing employability. We are excited to unlock the next milestone in sustainable deliveries with Yulu,” said Vikas Sharma, COO of Zepto.