New Delhi: A Zomato wordage wage-earner ended up eating a customer’s supplies without a dispute over doorstep wordage late at night sparked an unusual standoff.
What happened in the late-night delivery?
A video of the incident, shared on social media on January 1, has now been viewed increasingly than a million times and lit up conversations online.
Why did the rider refuse to unhook upstairs?
In the video, the rider, identified as Ankur Thakur, says he arrived at the customer’s towers virtually 2:30 am with a biryani philharmonic order. He asked the consumer to come downstairs to collect it. Thakur explained he didn't finger unscratched leaving his velocipede unattended in the quiet, late-night hours.
According to him, the consumer insisted the supplies be brought right to their doorstep considering they had paid for delivery. The mart quickly escalated, with the consumer threatening to cancel the order if the rider didn't comply.
What did the rider do next?
Faced with the threat of receipt and no try-on on doorstep delivery, the rider said he cancelled the order himself. He then opened the supplies box on camera, took out a piece of gulab jamun and began eating, saying he would moreover eat the biryani.
Why is the video getting attention?
The prune has struck a chord online. Some viewers have expressed sympathy for wordage workers, pointing to the hazards of working odd hours and the physical demands of the job. Others say doorstep wordage is part of the paid service and customers should expect their supplies to be brought to their door.
What are people saying online?
Reactions on social media are divided. One user noted that customers pay for convenience and shouldn't be asked to come downstairs. Others backed the rider, arguing that vital respect and understanding for gig workers go a long way.
