When you think of Zomato and Guinness World Record, you’d probably think it’s got something to do with food. Well, this time that isn’t the case. Food delivery aggregator Zomato has entered the Guinness World Book of Records for conducting the largest first-aid lesson in a single venue.
Zomato Gets Guinness World Record For Biggest First Aid Lesson; CEO Deepinder Goyal Shares News
Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal took to X (formerly Twitter) on June 13 to share good news. He announced that on June 12 in Mumbai, Zomato broke the Guinness World Record for conducting the largest first aid session at a single venue, together with 4300 delivery partners. The company’s 30,000 delivery partners are now professionally trained to provide medical help during roadside emergencies.
Yesterday in Mumbai, we broke the 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝s for the largest first aid lesson at a single venue, together with 4,300 delivery partners.
Over 30,000 @zomato delivery partners are now professionally trained to provide medical aid and help during… pic.twitter.com/6sl3lWcE0R
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) June 13, 2024
He gave a big salute and thanked these Emergency Heroes of India. This mega first aid lesson which took place at Nesco, Goregaon in Mumbai. It was the biggest on-the-ground first aid training programme ever held across the world. Zomato chose five delivery agents to work with their core team for two months at their Gurugram headquarters ahead of the event. To improve services and brainstorm solutions for the greater delivery partner community, the delivery partners chosen by Zomato brought forth their ideas and suggestions.
The pictures shared by Zomato on X showed 30,000 delivery partners wearing red Zomato uniforms attending the first aid lesson. They were seen practising CPR on mannequins. Another shows Zomato’s Guinness World Record acknowledging the amazing feat.
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Netizens Have Mixed Reactions; Kunal Kamra Unimpressed
Many took to the comments section to hail the food delivery platform on its recent achievement. @TopDriverIndia called it a valuable gesture. And also suggested driver education or training for riders for their safety and well-being. The X user stated that many considered food delivery riders, risky drivers.
Congratulations! that’s a very valuable gesture by Zomato 🙏
You must also consider some Driver education /training for your riders- for their safety and well-being, and also to improve your image with the public. Food delivery riders are considered risky drivers. I can create a…— Naresh (@TopDriverIndia) June 13, 2024
Can you declare the no of delivery partners you have with their average income & working hours over the last 3 months?
No you can’t But you can tell kgs of biryani ordered in one day.
You’re such a hack bro… https://t.co/C4zjZP7CVv— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) June 13, 2024
What was the quality of the training?. How may trainer were present to train 4300. More than quantity, quality matters here. I hope the session was actually beneficial
— Tiji George (@george_tiji) June 13, 2024
What do you think about Zomato entering the Guinness World Records?
Cover Image Courtesy: @deepigoyal/ X
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