Blinkit Delivery Agent Seen Driving on Footpath in B’luru, Company & Traffic Police Respond
In a shocking incident, a Blinkit delivery agent was spotted driving on a footpath in Bengaluru, triggering concern among residents and authorities alike. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, prompting a response from the quick-commerce company and the traffic police.
According to the video shared by an X user, the Blinkit delivery agent was seen driving a two-wheeler on the footpath, apparently ignoring the traffic rules and posing a risk to pedestrians and other road users. The user, who preferred to remain anonymous, captioned the video, “Please stop this menace. This is the kind of reckless driving we see on Bengaluru roads every day.”
The video quickly went viral, prompting a response from the traffic police and the company. The traffic police responded by asking for details about the area where the incident took place, suggesting that they will take necessary action against the errant delivery agent.
“We have come across the video and are looking into the matter. We need the exact location of the incident to take necessary action,” the traffic police tweeted.
Blinkit, the quick-commerce company behind the delivery agent, also responded to the incident, saying that they do not condone traffic violations and have alerted the store partner involved. “We don’t condone traffic violations…The store partner has been alerted,” a Blinkit spokesperson said in a statement.
The incident highlights the growing concerns about road safety and traffic management in Bengaluru, which is notorious for its congested roads and reckless driving. While quick-commerce companies like Blinkit have revolutionized the way people shop and get their groceries delivered, they also need to ensure that their agents follow traffic rules and regulations.
The Bengaluru traffic police have been struggling to maintain law and order on the city’s roads, with a growing number of incidents of reckless driving and traffic violations reported every day. The police have launched several campaigns to educate drivers about the importance of following traffic rules and have also imposed fines on errant drivers.
However, despite these efforts, the problem of reckless driving and traffic violations persists, posing a risk to pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. The incident involving the Blinkit delivery agent is just the latest in a series of such incidents that have been reported in Bengaluru in recent times.
For instance, in September 2022, a video of a scooter rider doing a stunt on a busy road in Bengaluru went viral, prompting a strong reaction from the city’s residents and authorities. The incident was widely condemned, with many calling for stricter action against reckless drivers.
In another incident, a driver was caught driving on the wrong side of the road in Bengaluru, causing a series of accidents and near-misses. The incident highlighted the growing problem of reckless driving in the city, which has been linked to a growing number of accidents and fatalities.
In light of these incidents, it is imperative that companies like Blinkit take strict action against their agents who violate traffic rules. The company should also ensure that their agents are adequately trained on traffic rules and regulations, and that they take necessary measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
The traffic police, on the other hand, need to be more proactive in enforcing traffic rules and regulations, and in educating drivers about the importance of following traffic rules. The police should also work closely with companies like Blinkit to ensure that their agents follow traffic rules and regulations.
In conclusion, the incident involving the Blinkit delivery agent is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and traffic management in Bengaluru. While the company and the traffic police have responded to the incident, it is imperative that they take strict action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
