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A Swiggy delivery partner delivered with his child and politely declined a cash tip, saying he only wanted a good rating, inspiring admiration for his honesty and dedication among netizens.
Customer shares experience online, sparking appreciation.
New Delhi: Delivery partners often work long and demanding hours, and many food and grocery apps allow customers to tip as a way to appreciate their service. Recently, a story caught attention when a Swiggy rider arrived for a delivery with his young child seated on the bike. Witnessing the effort, the customer offered a cash tip, but the rider politely declined, saying that all he wanted was a good rating for his service. His simple request quickly won admiration online.
The customer later shared that tipping after completing an order on the Swiggy app, particularly for Instamart deliveries, is not possible. While some delivery workers prefer cash tips to cover essential expenses like petrol, there is no option to provide the tip once the delivery is completed. In this case, the customer intended to reward the father for his extra effort, but the rider’s refusal highlighted a rare moment of humility and integrity.
Sharing the incident on social media, the customer wrote, “A Swiggy delivery person came to deliver some Instamart items today. I noticed someone on his bike, and he said it was his child. I usually tip directly, but he politely refused the tip. He just wanted a good rating. Unfortunately, there is no option to tip after delivery on the Swiggy app.”
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He added that when tipping is offered during checkout, delivery partners sometimes request cash instead for expenses, but even then, apps do not allow adding a tip afterward. His post emphasized that the gesture was simply to respect a hardworking father, not a debate about tipping culture.
A Swiggy delivery person came to deliver some Instamart stuff today
While he was at the door, I realised that he had someone on his bike. When asked he said it was his kid.
I usually tip directly. He politely refused the tip. He just wanted good rating for his service… pic.twitter.com/31WI8zQH2e
— Vineeth K (@DealsDhamaka) January 4, 2026
The post generated heartfelt responses from netizens. One commented, “If he refused the tip, respect his choice. Imagine yourself in his shoes. Receiving a tip when you don’t want it can affect your pride.” Others suggested a more flexible tipping culture could make delivery workers happier, and some recommended offering simple gestures like water or juice as tokens of appreciation.
Many users shared similar experiences with other apps like Zomato, BlinkIt, and Instamart, noting that post-service tipping is not available digitally. Comments reflected admiration for the rider’s humility and dedication, as well as a desire to see features that allow tipping after delivery.
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In the comments, the rider’s customer highlighted that tipping or small gestures are primarily a way to show gratitude for honest, hard work. Whether it is a cash tip, a bottle of water, or a friendly rating, acknowledging the effort of delivery partners can make a difference in their daily work. The incident stands as a reminder that integrity and dedication are often more valued than monetary rewards.
