vans in Bengaluru ahead of festive season
· The 50 new Ashray centres to come up in cities including Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, taking
its network of air-conditioned rest stops to 200 — on track to reach 250 by the end of 2026
· Launches two mobile Ashray vans in Bengaluru — after Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Hyderabad —
bringing on-road rest facilities directly to delivery drivers along high-traffic routes
· Ashray remains an industry-first initiative open to all delivery drivers across the e-commerce
and logistics sector, regardless of the company they deliver for
Bengaluru, September 30, 2026 — Ahead of the festive season, Amazon India today announced plans to
set up 50 new Ashray centres across the country. The expansion will take the total number of Ashray
centres to 200, with Amazon on track to reach 250 centres by the end of 2026. The company also
announced the expansion of its mobile Ashray vans to Bengaluru — the fourth city after Delhi NCR,
Mumbai and Hyderabad. Two mobile Ashray vans were flagged off in Bengaluru in the presence of
Sandy Gordon, Vice President, Employee Experience & Relations, Amazon, and Brendan Branon, Vice
President of North America (NA) Employee Relations (ER).
“With the festive season driving a sharp increase in deliveries, it’s more important than ever that drivers
across the industry have access to rest on their routes. Ashray was built on a simple idea — that every
delivery driver, whether they deliver for Amazon or not, deserves a clean, cool place to rest during their
workday. Expanding to 200 centres and bringing mobile vans to more cities means we can reach more
drivers in more cities, right when they need it most. This expansion is part of Amazon India’s broader
investment of over INR 2,800 crore (~USD 300 million) in 2026 to strengthen associate safety, health,
and financial well-being across its operations network,” said Salim R. Memon, Director — Operations,
Amazon India.
Launched in 2024 in Delhi NCR, Ashray centres have since scaled rapidly to become one of the largest
delivery driver welfare initiatives of its kind in India. The Ashray centres are open to all delivery drivers
including those who do not deliver for Amazon, and are equipped with air-conditioned seating, drinking
water, charging points for mobile phones, clean washrooms, first-aid kits, and comfortable resting
space. Each centre accommodates 10–15 people at a time, allows free access for up to 30 minutes per
visit with convenient parking, and operates year-round from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at high-footfall locations
such as petrol pumps and commercial spaces. Ashray centre locations are listed on Google Maps for
easy discovery.
While Ashray centres serve drivers near established locations, the mobile Ashray vans bring similar
convenience as a fully air-conditioned unit stationed along high-footfall delivery routes so drivers can
access rest and hydration support. Each van is equipped with air-conditioned seating, drinking water,
free Wi-Fi connectivity and charging points for mobile phones.
· 2024: Pilot launched with Ashray centres across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai
· 2025: Scaled to 100 centres across 16 cities
· May 2026: 50 new Ashray centres added, taking the total to 150; mobile Ashray vans launched
in Delhi NCR
· Sep 2026: 50 additional Ashray centres announced, taking the total to 200; mobile Ashray vans
live in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru — on track for 250 Ashray centres by end
of year