Blinkit Delivery Agent Seen Driving on Footpath in B’luru, Company & Traffic Police Respond
In a shocking incident, a video has surfaced showing a Blinkit delivery agent driving a scooter on a footpath in Bengaluru, prompting the traffic police and the quick commerce company to respond. The incident has sparked concerns about road safety and traffic violations in the city.
The video, shared by an X user on social media, shows the Blinkit delivery agent navigating through the footpath, seemingly unaware of the potential dangers and risks involved. The user, who goes by the name of @userxyz, captioned the video, “Please stop this menace” and tagged the Bengaluru Traffic Police, requesting them to take action.
The video quickly went viral, with many users expressing shock and outrage at the brazen disregard for traffic rules. The Bengaluru Traffic Police responded promptly, asking for more information about the location and time of the incident. “We have taken note of the video. Can you please provide us with more details such as the location and time when this incident occurred?” a police officer replied.
The quick commerce company, Blinkit, also responded to the post, stating that they do not condone traffic violations and have taken action against the store partner involved. “We don’t condone traffic violations and we take immediate action when such incidents come to our notice. The store partner has been alerted and necessary steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future,” a Blinkit spokesperson said.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians and other road users in Bengaluru. Footpaths are meant to be reserved for pedestrians, and vehicles are not supposed to drive on them. However, with the increasing traffic congestion in the city, many drivers and delivery agents are resorting to unconventional methods to navigate through the city, putting everyone at risk.
Experts say that such incidents are not uncommon in Bengaluru, and that the city’s traffic management system is in dire need of a revamp. “The city’s traffic management system is not equipped to handle the increasing traffic congestion. There is a need for more effective traffic management measures, including the deployment of more traffic police personnel and the implementation of technology-based solutions,” said Dr. Ramesh, a transportation expert.
The incident has also raised questions about the training and supervision of delivery agents in Bengaluru. While Blinkit has taken action against the store partner involved, it is unclear whether the company has a robust system in place to monitor and train its delivery agents.
In conclusion, the incident highlights the need for greater awareness and responsibility among drivers and delivery agents in Bengaluru. The city’s traffic police and quick commerce companies must work together to ensure that such incidents do not recur and that the safety of all road users is prioritized.
