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Patna Opens AC Lounges for Delivery Workers to Beat Summer Heat
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 12:02 AM
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Patna has introduced two air-conditioned lounges offering relief to delivery partners and gig workers from the summer heat. The facilities provide essential amenities for a nominal fee.
In a thoughtful initiative to combat the intense summer heat, Patna has inaugurated two air-conditioned lounges specifically designed for delivery personnel and other gig economy workers. These new facilities aim to provide a much-needed respite from the rising temperatures.
The lounges are strategically located near prominent city landmarks, including Gandhi Maidan and the Income Tax Roundabout, ensuring accessibility for workers in busy areas. The provision of these spaces underscores a commitment to supporting the essential workforce that keeps the city moving.
Services available at these AC lounges include comfortable seating, air conditioning, access to drinking water, mobile charging stations, and regular cleaning to maintain hygiene. A nominal fee is charged for access, making the amenities affordable for the intended users. The spaces are also equipped with CCTV for security.
The lounges are strategically located near prominent city landmarks, including Gandhi Maidan and the Income Tax Roundabout, ensuring accessibility for workers in busy areas. The provision of these spaces underscores a commitment to supporting the essential workforce that keeps the city moving.
Services available at these AC lounges include comfortable seating, air conditioning, access to drinking water, mobile charging stations, and regular cleaning to maintain hygiene. A nominal fee is charged for access, making the amenities affordable for the intended users. The spaces are also equipped with CCTV for security.