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, putting the lives of pedestrians and fellow road users at risk. The video was shared by an X user who appealed to the traffic police to “please stop this menace”.
The 30-second video shows the Blinkit delivery agent, clad in the company’s uniform, driving a two-wheeler on the footpath. The agent appears to be without a helmet, and the video does not show any traffic police or authorities present at the scene.
The user who shared the video, @XYZ, captioned it, “Please stop this menace. This Blinkit delivery agent is driving on the footpath in Bengaluru. The traffic police must take action.” The video quickly went viral, sparking concerns about the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the city.
Following the video’s circulation, the traffic police responded to the user’s appeal by asking for more information about the location where the incident took place. In a statement, the traffic police said, “We have received a complaint about a Blinkit delivery agent driving on the footpath in Bengaluru. We request the public to provide more details about the location, date, and time of the incident so that we can take necessary action.”
In response to the video, Blinkit, the quick commerce company, also issued a statement. The company said, “We don’t condone traffic violations. The store partner in question has been alerted, and we will take necessary action to ensure that our agents follow traffic rules and regulations.”
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in Bengaluru, who often share the same space with vehicles on footpaths. The city’s poor infrastructure and lack of pedestrian-friendly roads have made it a challenging task for pedestrians to navigate the city safely.
Experts say that the incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and regulations in the city. “The traffic police should take immediate action against the Blinkit delivery agent and ensure that all vehicles, including two-wheelers, follow traffic rules and regulations,” said Dr. Srinivas, a transportation expert.
The incident also raises questions about the training and safety procedures followed by quick commerce companies like Blinkit. “Companies like Blinkit should ensure that their delivery agents receive proper training on traffic rules and regulations, as well as safety procedures, before they start working,” said Dr. Srinivas.
The incident has also sparked a debate on social media about the need for stricter regulations on quick commerce companies. Many users have called for the companies to take responsibility for ensuring the safety of their delivery agents and the public.
In conclusion, the incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and regulations in Bengaluru, as well as the importance of proper training and safety procedures for delivery agents. The traffic police and quick commerce companies like Blinkit must take immediate action to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the city.
