There’s a growing demand for food delivery service amid the pandemic since more people are choosing to stay indoors in order to prevent contracting the coronavirus disease 2019. That’s why foodpanda, country’s on demand food delivery service, continues to ensure the safety and well-being of its drivers during the health crisis.
Although the demand for food deliveries skyrocketed during the pandemic, it also came with a steady rise in order cancellations and no-show customers. However, riders of foodpanda don’t shell out any money when such incidents occur, as the company itself shoulders these expenses.
Apart from that, the company also partnered with telecommunications providers Globe, PLDT-Smart, and Cherry Prepaid for exclusive deals to help its riders save up on their data consumption and communications expenses.
This is just some of the benefits that make riders like Maria Nazareth Gepayo proud of her pink panda shirt.
“foodpanda provides us with postpaid plans, meron ring discount sa gasoline station, tires, and many more! Ang dami!” she said.
Aside from these benefits, foodpanda also prioritizes the health and safety of its drivers, that’s why they are provided with weather gear for the season.
“Complete gear! And the most important [gear] para sa akin, na nakakatulong lalo’t ang panahon ay weather-weather, is yung poncho. Besides that, merong thermal bag (small for drinks and milktea, etc.), at big box bag for bulk orders,” foodpanda rider Stefhaniel Ong said.
Additionally, riders’ insurance are also covered by foodpanda through its partnership with Manulife and Cebuana Lhuillier.
“Para sa akin, accident insurance ang pinaka importante sa lahat,” rider Jemar Villocillo said. Kasi hindi ko alam, at walang makakapagsabi, na sa araw-araw kong pagbiyahe ay ligtas ako makakauwi. Kaya ano man ang mangyari alam ko may makukuha akong tulong dito sa insurance na mayroon sa foodpanda.”
To ensure health and safety, foodpanda riders have also been thoroughly trained in new practices such as contactless delivery and sanitation.