{"id":12439,"date":"2026-07-21T09:46:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=12439"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:46:53","slug":"man-shows-ac-lounge-for-zomato-swiggy-rapido-workers-in-patna-bihar-ki-acchi-chijen-bahar-kyu-nahi-jati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=12439","title":{"rendered":"Man shows AC lounge for \u2018Zomato, Swiggy, Rapido\u2019 workers in Patna: \u2018Bihar ki acchi chijen bahar kyu nahi jati?\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"storyParagraphFigure\">\n<p class=\"content\">A digital content creator recently sparked widespread appreciation online after showcasing a welfare initiative in <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/patna\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\">Patna<\/a>, Bihar. Highlighting a special air-conditioned lounge built for gig workers, the creator pointed out how such positive developments often go unnoticed. The facility is designed to give hard-working delivery drivers a place to rest, recharge, and feel respected.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"artImage leadImage\">\n<div class=\" \"><picture class=\"leadImageClass\"><source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/21\/550x309\/Patna_Bihar_Gig_Workers_AC_Lounges_1784601221871_1784601229402_a3b431cc-89a1-4696-99a7-62d84dae993c.jpg\" alt=\"Snippets from a video of an AC lounge for gig workers. (Instagram\/@bihar_se_hai)\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/21\/400x225\/Patna_Bihar_Gig_Workers_AC_Lounges_1784601221871_1784601229402_a3b431cc-89a1-4696-99a7-62d84dae993c.jpg\" alt=\"Snippets from a video of an AC lounge for gig workers. (Instagram\/@bihar_se_hai)\" title=\"Snippets from a video of an AC lounge for gig workers. (Instagram\/@bihar_se_hai)\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"\">Snippets from a video of an AC lounge for gig workers. (Instagram\/@bihar_se_hai)<span\/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">\u201cThese post won\u2019t go viral, because they don\u2019t suit the narratives of people who want to defame Bihar,\u201d a digital content creator who goes by \u201cBihar_se_hai\u201d on Instagram wrote. He shared a <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/viral-video\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\">video<\/a> showing the AC lounge for the gig workers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/bihar-teacher-sakshi-jha-reportedly-suspended-after-man-hater-remarks-on-samay-raina-india-got-latent-101784521138346.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\"><strong>Bihar teacher reportedly suspended after \u2018man-hater\u2019 remarks on Samay Raina&#8217;s India\u2019s Got Latent<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>What does the video show?<\/h2>\n<p>The video shows a small structure with the words \u201c24\/7 gig worker\u2019s AC lounge\u201d written outside it. &#8220;It genuinely hurts to see workers struggling in the blistering heat. This space was built for Zomato, Swiggy, and Rapido partners who are constantly on the road,&#8221; notes the content creator, highlighting the lounge on Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">&#8220;They finally have a spot to cool down, drink clean water, and recharge their phones.&#8221; He then shows the amenities inside the structure, including AC, drinking water, charging points, and cushioned seats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">The facility also has posters inside it. One of them reads, \u201cRest, Recharge, Refresh, Respect.\u201d The other one says, \u201cThank you! Delivery partners, you make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \"><i>(Hindustantimes.com has reached out to the OP. This report will be updated when he responds.)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>What did social media say?<\/h2>\n<p>An individual commented, \u201cSomething meaningful and appreciable.\u201d The sentiment was echoed by several others who praised the initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">Another expressed, \u201cThis is amazing.\u201d A third posted, \u201cThis is so thoughtful.\u201d A fourth wrote, \u201cThis is a superb initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/average-life-in-bihar-vs-us-indian-shares-how-his-reality-completely-changed-after-moving-abroad-101782281556838.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"\u2018Average life in Bihar vs US\u2019: Indian shares how his reality completely changed after moving abroad\"><strong>\u2018Average life in Bihar vs US\u2019: Indian shares how his reality completely changed after moving abroad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Earlier in June, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated two AC pods for gig workers. One is located at Gandhi Maidan; the other is near Income Tax Golambar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Designed for delivery executives, auto drivers, and courier workers, these free-to-use resting pods feature air conditioning, drinking water, and charging stations for devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A digital content creator recently sparked widespread appreciation online after showcasing a welfare initiative in Patna, Bihar. Highlighting a special air-conditioned lounge built for gig workers, the creator pointed out how such positive developments often go unnoticed. The facility is designed to give hard-working delivery drivers a place to rest, recharge, and feel respected. 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