Truck drivers’ protest: Zomato delivery boy delivers food on horse amid long queues in petrol pumps

Amid long queues at petrol pumps following a protest by truck drivers against the new hit-and-run law, a Zomato delivery agent has been going viral for delivering food on a horse. A video has been going viral that shows the man galloping on the streets of Hyderabad with a Zomato food bag on his back.

The video begins with the Zomato delivery agent arriving on a horse at Chanchalguda, located next to the Imperial Hotel. His unique way of food delivery amid long queues and the closure of petrol pumps have been gaining traction online.

A social media user shared the video on X and wrote, “When petrol bunks ran out of fuel in #Hyderabad, @zomato delivery arrived on horseback  ... at Chanchalguda, next to Imperial Hotel... after long, long queues & closure of petrol pumps as fallout of #TruckersStrike over #NewLaw on hit-and-run accidents.”

When petrol bunks ran out of fuel in #Hyderabad, @zomato delivery arrived on horseback ... at Chanchalguda, next to Imperial Hotel... after long, long queues & closure of petrol pumps as a fallout of #TruckersStrike over #NewLaw on hit-and-run accidents @ndtv @ndtvindia pic.twitter.com/bYLT5BuvQh

— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) January 3, 2024

The viral video has gained mixed reviews from social media users. Many even termed it as attention-gaining and done purportedly to gain attention online.

“Government of India & all state governments encourage people to use cycle for short distances. Also India should adopt Netherlands model for separate cycle lanes in all major cities,” a user commented.

Another social media user wrote, “Wondering how fast they got a horse and jockey. Is it Zomato's protest on the Govt or PR trick?”

“I think it's the best way of transport, doesn't harm environment,” a third user wrote.

When contacted, the Zomato agent said, “Petrol nahi mila bhai. Teen ghante line me khada raha. Zomato se nikal gaya.. petrol nahin mila (There was no petrol. I waited in the queue for three hours. I left after taking the order couldn’t get the petrol)."