You can order food on train using Instagram. Here's how
The Indian Railways is continuously striving to enhance the travel experience for commuters by embracing the latest innovations. And the latest to join the bandwagon of developments is the ability to order food on the train using Instagram! No, we aren't kidding! An online food service approved by IRCTC has introduced its service on the social media platform.
Zoop will deliver your desired food order to your seat
Zoop, which is an online food aggregator approved by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has started its services on Instagram. The order you place will reach your seat directly within a few minutes. The service is available at more than 150 train stations across India, which is all set to increase to 250 by 2024.
Zoop's Instagram Chatbot service, Ziva, enhances the ordering experience
While ordering from Zoop is easy in itself, what further simplifies one's ordering experience is its Instagram Chatbot service named Ziva. You can choose your desired snacks and meals from cuisines including South Indian, Chinese, and North Indian. There's Jain food on the menu as well. The food is fresh, hygienic, and packed nicely. Timely delivery is the cherry on the cake!
Samosa, pizza, pasta, noodles, vada pav, and so much more
From pizza, pasta, and noodles to samosa, vada pav, masala dosa, and Hyderabadi biryani, there's something for everyone up for grabs. Passengers can also choose dishes like butter chicken and egg curry from the non-vegetarian food section. They also deliver milkshakes, smoothies, and juices.
How to order food on a train using Zoop?
Visit @zoopFood on Instagram and message them saying "Hi" to engage with their automated Chatbot. Choose "Order Food" from the options and then enter your name, contact number, and other details as requested. Next, the team will WhatsApp you with the number +91-7042062070 for confirmation. Send them your PNR status and the delivery station. Select food from available restaurants and choose the payment method.
The restaurants enlisted are all FSSAI-certified
To ensure you have a safe and healthy culinary experience during your journey, Zoop only shows you restaurants that have been approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This means that these eateries follow hygiene standards while preparing your order.
You can also track or cancel your orders
Zoop's Instagram ChatBot Ziva also offers further assistance with your order. With this, you can not just track your orders once you place them but can also cancel them if you wish to or raise complaints. What's more? You can also check for deals and discounts, write feedback, and communicate via voice calls. The app offers support in Hindi, English, and even Hinglish.
