Blinkit Delivery Agent Seen Driving on Footpath in B’luru, Company & Traffic Police Respond
A shocking video has surfaced on social media showing a Blinkit delivery agent driving on a footpath in Bengaluru, prompting a swift response from the quick commerce company and the traffic police. The video, shared by an X user, shows the delivery agent navigating through the busy streets of the city on a footpath, much to the dismay of onlookers.
The user, who wished to remain anonymous, captioned the video, “Please stop this menace!” The video has since gone viral, sparking widespread outrage and concern about the safety of pedestrians and other road users.
In response to the video, the traffic police took to social media to ask for more information about the area where the incident took place. “Can you please provide more details about the location where the video was taken?” the police tweeted.
Not long after, Blinkit, the quick commerce company, also responded to the post, stating, “We don’t condone traffic violations and are committed to ensuring the safety of our customers, employees, and the general public. The store partner involved has been alerted, and we are taking necessary actions to prevent such incidents in the future.”
The video has raised several questions about the safety and accountability of delivery agents, particularly in India’s bustling cities. With the rise of quick commerce and delivery services, there is a growing concern about the impact on road safety and the well-being of pedestrians.
The incident is not isolated, and there have been several reports of delivery agents and riders flouting traffic rules and putting themselves and others at risk. In recent years, there have been numerous instances of delivery agents being involved in accidents, with some resulting in fatalities.
The Bengaluru traffic police have been working tirelessly to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on the city’s roads. In recent months, the police have launched several campaigns to educate drivers and pedestrians about road safety and to crack down on traffic violators.
The police have also been working closely with private companies, including delivery services, to ensure that their agents and riders follow traffic rules and regulations. However, despite these efforts, incidents like the one involving the Blinkit delivery agent continue to occur.
The Blinkit incident has sparked a wider conversation about the need for greater accountability and responsibility among delivery agents and private companies. While Blinkit has taken swift action to respond to the incident and has alerted the store partner involved, there is a need for greater vigilance and accountability across the industry.
As the debate around road safety and accountability continues, it is clear that there is a need for greater collaboration between private companies, the government, and law enforcement agencies to ensure that our roads are safer for everyone.
