Swiggy Delivery Boy Caught Stealing Shoes

The Indian food sector has seen a significant transition due to the rise in online meal ordering. As digital technology advances quickly, meal delivery services have become increasingly important in our lives. This change is mostly due to the way that consumer behavior is evolving. Customers started increasingly wanting smooth and hassle-free eating experiences, which led the rise of this industry.

Indians now have easier access to online meal delivery services. All thanks to the country’s extensive acceptance of digitalization, which has led to a growing client base and increased market reach for companies operating in this industry. People from all walks of life can now enjoy a wide range of foodie alternatives, effectively erasing the gap between customers and food establishments.

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However, even with the rise of online meal delivery services, there are a number of unresolved issues. The treatment and behavior of the frontline workers, sometimes referred to as “delivery boys” or “delivery partners,” is one the most important issues that this industry is currently facing. Even while these people are the foundation of food delivery services, a range of issues warrant careful consideration.

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The most important of these worries is that certain delivery boys have a history of acting unethically. Misconduct incidents, such as stealing, tampering with orders, or acting rudely toward clients, have been reported widely. Ultimately, it damaged the industry’s confidence and damaged the reputation of delivery services.

A similar kind of incident recently was reported through a recent social media post on X. The clip, which appeared to show a Swiggy Instamart delivery guy committing theft, provoked a great deal of criticism on the internet.

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Swiggy delivery boy steals shoes while delivering food

The CCTV video, which is currently going viral, shows a delivery person bringing a shopping package outside a residential apartment. However, what comes next is frightening.

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In the footage, the delivery agent appears to take notice of three pairs of shoes placed outside the home. Shortly after finishing the delivery, he is seen quietly making his way to the other home’s entrance. From the front of the entrance, he took one of the pairs of shoes and wrapped them in his handkerchief. The heinous deed, seen on camera, has stunned onlookers and sparked an immediate outcry online.

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Since being posted, the post has received a lot of attention. It has got over 716K views and a flurry of responses in the comments area. The X user who posted the incident’s details in Gurugram was upset with Swiggy for showing a lack of response in handling the situation.

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How did Swiggy react to the whole incident?

Swiggy’s official support account, Swiggy Cares, released a public comment in reaction to the widely shared video, They expressed dissatisfaction with their delivery partner’s actions and promised to look into the matter further.

Hey Rohit, we expect better from our delivery partners. Do meet us on DM, so we can assist you better.

Rohit later shared that Swiggy has still not come up with any resolution to the incident

Sharing a screenshot of the DM the user posted later that Swiggy has still not come with any further response. He wrote,

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In a follow up tweet, he mentioned that he received a call from Swiggy customer care but the service was poor as his complaint was not resolved and he got no further help from them. He got no leads on the delivery guy who stole his friend’s Nike shoes.

He wrote,

Swiggy support called and just said they can’t track their rider. We need to contact their legal team or file a police complaint.

At this point its not about shoes its about safety. The rider was let into the house for delivering goods. Now we all have to think about doing it.

Here is how the netizens reacted to Swiggy’s poor customer support:

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The incident highlights the significance of accountability and transparency within the meal delivery sector. Misconduct incidents, like the one portrayed in the video, not only undermine consumer confidence but also highlight the necessity of strict protocols to maintain honesty and moral behavior among delivery staff.

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Varanya Mishra
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