Zepto delivery agent 'harasses' Bengaluru woman; company terminates his ID
A woman in Bengaluru alleged that a Zepto delivery partner harassed her by repeatedly insisting on entering her home. Zepto has since terminated the employee's ID and issued a restraining order, following a broader pattern of safety concerns regarding delivery services in India.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety and security concerns within the rapidly growing gig economy and delivery service sector in urban India.
BENGALURU: A woman has shared a video on social media alleging that a Zepto delivery partner repeatedly asked to enter her home and continued insisting even after she refused, leaving her feeling frightened.In the Instagram video, the woman recounted that the delivery partner arrived at her residence to deliver an order before asking for drinking water. She said she handed him a bottle and told him he could keep it.She alleged that after finishing the bottle, the delivery partner returned asking for more water.
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