Traffic cops crack down on e-commerce delivery riders, file nearly 6,000 cases

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru

In a major enforcement crackdown, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) filed nearly 6,000 cases against e-commerce delivery personnel on Monday for traffic rule violations. The drive aimed to address the rising number of offences committed by delivery riders, who often work under tight deadlines. A total of 5,979 violations were recorded, with fines amounting to Rs 30.57 lakh. The offences spanned over 12 categories, including no parking, riding without helmets, and unauthorised entry into restricted zones.

The most common violation was pillion riders not wearing helmets, with 2,304 cases registered. Other significant offences included 1,260 instances of vehicles parked in no-parking zones, 671 cases of unauthorised entry into noentry zones and 523 cases of riding on footpaths. Additionally, while e-bikes used for short deliveries are exempt from helmet and documentrelated violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the police imposed fines for other infractions such as riding on footpaths, parking on footpaths, riding against oneway traffic, and jumping traffic signals. In a related initiative, the Bengaluru Traffic Police recently encouraged citizens to embrace public transport as a way to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce emissions and create a greener, more sustainable city for future generations.