15 Surprising Facts About Zomato's Veg Mode Enablement Fee That You Won’t Believe!

First-of-its-kind Feature

Zomato is one of the first food delivery platforms to offer a dedicated “Veg Mode” for pure vegetarians.

Fee Introduced for Development Costs

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Custom Algorithm Involved

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Nominal Charge

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Exclusive Deals for Veg Lovers

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Eco-Friendly Initiative

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Enhances Filtering Accuracy

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