Delhivery launches on-demand intracity shipping with Delhivery Direct

Delhivery, an integrated logistics provider, has announced the launch of on-demand Intracity shipping on the Delhivery Direct app in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru after a successful pilot launch in Ahmedabad.

The service offers pickups within 15 minutes of booking for local deliveries using two-wheelers for parcels as well as three and four-wheeler vehicles for larger consignments.

“We are now fully live with Delhivery Direct across NCR and Bengaluru - two of the largest markets for on-demand intracity service in India and will rapidly expand to key metros," said Sahil Barua, MD & CEO, Delhivery. "This launch provides millions of consumers and SMEs across the country with a logistics solution that simply works: fast, affordable, and reliable and completes the spectrum of offerings to our customers who can now use us for intracity needs as well."

Delhivery said that its 'Direct' service simplifies shipping for users and benefits riders and drivers by providing consistent earning opportunities and flexible working hours through Delhivery's extensive network. It also allows customers to ship intercity shipments across small and large parcel types to anywhere across the 18,800+ pin codes in India that Delhivery serves from your doorstep.

The development comes after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Delhivery’s proposal to acquire a majority stake in Ecom Express for about Rs 1,400 crore.

“The proposed combination comprises the acquisition of at least 99.44% of the equity and preference shareholding (on a fully diluted basis) of Ecom Express Ltd (Ecom) by Delhivery Ltd,” the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in a release.

In April, Delhivery announced the acquisition of Ecom Express for a cash consideration of about Rs 1,400 crore to scale up its business.