In a move that places worker welfare at the centre of urban planning, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has launched India’s first air-conditioned rest lounges exclusively for gig workers.

Designed for food, grocery, and parcel delivery personnel, many of whom spend 10 to 12 hours navigating the city in heat, traffic, and rain, these lounges offer more than just shelter. They represent an acknowledgment of a workforce often overlooked in city infrastructure.

The first lounge, located on Third Avenue in Anna Nagar, accommodates up to 25 people and features comfortable........

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