A photo of a delivery driver and passenger on a scooter, with three pizza boxes precariously wedged between them, has sparked significant reactions in Washington, D.C.
The image, shared on Reddit over the weekend, quickly gained attention after Jonathan Cohen, a local resident, posted it. He captured the scene Friday evening at the intersection of Euclid and 16th streets in Northwest, near Meridian Hill Park.
Cohen, who has worked as a delivery driver, described the scene as “intentionally thoughtless.” He told DC News Now that he would never consider transporting food in such a manner. “There’s no misunderstanding here,” he said, emphasizing how unprofessional it appeared.
Reddit users responded with frustration, with one commenter saying, “This is what happens when gig delivery apps don’t care about who delivers their food.” Another user, a DoorDash driver, questioned the practice: “Why are you giving orders to scooters?”
Other Reddit users shared similar complaints. One recalled their pizza being taped to a moped, handled “like precious cargo,” and delivered carefully, despite the unusual method.
Sofia Tuomala, a D.C. resident, saw the photo and was concerned about the handling of her food. “That’s supposed to be our dinner. Why is it upside down?” she remarked. “I might as well just walk to the restaurant.”
The incident has raised broader concerns about delivery drivers’ behavior, particularly in relation to their safety while navigating busy traffic. “It’s unnecessarily life-threatening,” said Cohen, describing the danger some drivers pose as they weave in and out of traffic.
Additionally, some Reddit users shared their frustration with reimbursements from delivery companies, which they found to be insufficient after receiving damaged orders.
It remains unclear which delivery service was involved in Cohen’s photo. DC News Now reached out to major food delivery companies to address customer concerns about food handling and reimbursement procedures.
Uber responded by assuring customers that they can contact their 24-hour support for assistance with damaged orders, either via the app or the company’s website.
Grubhub also expressed concern over food mishandling, emphasizing that such incidents are rare. They stated that delivery partners are provided with safety guidelines for transporting food and assured customers that any damaged orders would be refunded or replaced.
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