IPO-bound food tech major Swiggy has launched a new service called Swiggy Bolt to deliver quick-to-prepare dishes in 10 minutes, the new offering is currently operational in six cities – Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune.
In a statement, Swiggy said that the new offering will deliver food from popular restaurants and QSR chains within a two-kilometer radius of the consumer.
Bolt will feature dishes such as burgers, hot and cold beverages, breakfast items, and biryani that require minimum preparation time. The new offering will also focus on ready-to-pack dishes like ice cream, sweets, and snacks.
“Customers can choose from a mix of well-known national brands like KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Baskin Robbins, Starbucks, Chaayos, and EatFit, alongside local favorites… “ the statement added.
The company also claimed that the delivery partners will not be informed of the distinction between Bolt and regular orders, adding that they will not be penalized or incentivized based on delivery time.
“Bolt is the next evolution in our mission to provide unmatched convenience. Ten years ago, Swiggy revolutionized food delivery by cutting average wait times to 30 minutes. Now, we’re reducing that wait even further for frequently ordered items… ,” Swiggy’s food marketplace division’s CEO Rohit Kapoor said.