Blinkit Delivery Agent Seen Driving on Footpath in B’luru, Company & Traffic Police Respond
In a shocking video that has gone viral on social media, a Blinkit delivery agent was seen driving on a footpath in Bengaluru, causing concern among citizens and prompting a response from both the company and the traffic police.
The video, shared by an X user on social media, shows the delivery agent allegedly driving a two-wheeler on the footpath, narrowly missing pedestrians and other vehicles. The user captioned the video, “Please stop this menace,” requesting the traffic police to take action against the agent.
The video quickly went viral, with many users expressing shock and concern over the reckless behavior of the delivery agent. The video also sparked a debate on social media, with some users criticizing the company for not taking adequate measures to ensure the safety of its agents and pedestrians.
In response to the video, the traffic police asked for more details about the area where the incident was recorded, likely to investigate the matter further and take necessary action against the agent.
Blinkit, the quick-commerce company involved in the incident, also responded to the post, stating, “We don’t condone traffic violations…The store partner..has been alerted.” While the company’s response acknowledges the seriousness of the incident, it does not provide any further details on the actions it plans to take against the agent or any measures it will implement to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident highlights the growing concerns over the safety of pedestrians and other road users in Bengaluru, which has been grappling with increasing traffic congestion and reckless driving. In recent years, there have been several instances of two-wheeler riders, including delivery agents, driving recklessly on footpaths, including in busy areas of the city.
The Karnataka government has implemented several measures to improve road safety in the city, including increasing the number of traffic police personnel and implementing stricter regulations on two-wheeler riders. However, despite these efforts, the city continues to struggle with traffic congestion and road safety issues.
The Blinkit incident also raises questions about the company’s policies and procedures for ensuring the safety of its agents and pedestrians. Quick-commerce companies like Blinkit rely heavily on delivery agents to operate their business, and it is the responsibility of these companies to ensure that their agents are aware of and comply with traffic rules and regulations.
In conclusion, the incident involving a Blinkit delivery agent driving on a footpath in Bengaluru highlights the growing concerns over road safety in the city. While the company and the traffic police have responded to the incident, it is crucial that both parties take concrete steps to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure the safety of all road users.
