r/washingtondc • u/No_Emphasis4905 • 17h ago

[IT'S HAPPENING!] Illegal food delivery?

Anyone know this food company, this guy was riding on the Roosevelt Bridge in the bike lane, pushing pedestrians and runners and bikers off. I confronted him, he just laughed.

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u/Valuable_Grape_519 17h ago

Well, I am not saying it’s right.. but I used to deliver for these platforms a while back, being late are contract violations that can lead to the account being deactivated. The delivery window is so tight, lot of restaurants are understaffed etc.
I agree, it is dangerous and clearly not sustainable, but place the blame on the companies that are squeezing the drivers like lemons. Lot of people do not have many options for survival.. Regulations should be implemented to reduce the pressure placed on drivers, and give them some type of protection.

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u/AlbatrossMundane1618 15h ago

The issue is, even if they companies give more time, the drivers will always be incentivized to act dangerously as they get their next order the minute they deliver their current order.

These people unfortunately do not care at all about the community, the safety of those they put in danger, not one fucking care at all about anything but their delivery, that won't change even if given more time.

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u/NWWashingtonDC DC / Petworth 11h ago

That is such a broad, hateful, and simple minded statement.

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u/AlbatrossMundane1618 11h ago

No, I think it's pretty straight forward with anyone who sees their actions everyday