Criticism of Seolleung Station Accident... "Implicit Consent for Delivery Workers' Traffic Violations, Otherwise Use Takeout"

"Illegal and Reckless Driving Caused by Delivery App Consumers and Businesses"

A post uploaded on the online community 'Baedal Sesang' for delivery industry workers.
Photo by Online Community Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Recently, a controversy has arisen over a 'motorcycle delivery driver traffic accident' near Seolleung Station in Seoul, as some delivery drivers claim that "most traffic law violations are tacitly agreed upon by people."

Earlier, on the 26th, a motorcycle delivery driver was hit and killed by a cargo truck near Seolleung Station. While the cargo truck was waiting at a traffic signal, a motorcycle cut in front of it, and when the truck received the signal and started moving, it ran over the motorcycle delivery driver in front.

The cargo truck driver reportedly stated that due to the high position of the driver's seat, he did not notice the delivery driver who was in the blind spot.

Subsequently, online communities expressed condolences but also criticized the delivery driver, arguing that "if the illegal cutting in front of the stopped cargo truck had not occurred, this unfortunate accident would not have happened."

On the 29th, a memorial space was set up in front of Seolleung Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for a platform delivery rider who was fatally struck by a truck on a nearby road on the 26th. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

In response, on the 27th, an online community for delivery industry workers called 'Baedal Sesang' posted a message stating, "Most traffic law violations by delivery drivers are tacitly agreed upon by people," and "If you want delivery drivers to follow traffic laws and come safely, then you should use takeout instead of delivery," according to a delivery industry worker.

The author of the post claimed, "The illegal and reckless driving of delivery drivers is due to delivery app consumers and businesses." He said, "Everyone wants to receive their orders quickly," and "If it's late, they curse and demand refunds. Some restaurants even tell customers that 'the delivery has departed' even when the food hasn't been prepared yet, shifting the responsibility onto us," adding, "People who have used delivery services even once would never speak such curses and insults."

Meanwhile, another motorcycle accident occurred near Seolleung Station, where the fatal accident happened earlier. According to the police, around 5 p.m. on the 29th, a delivery rider's motorcycle was turning right toward Seonjeongneung Station at the Seolleung Station intersection when it collided with another motorcycle going straight. The delivery rider suffered a wrist fracture and was taken to a nearby hospital.

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