Following the circulation of the video, Swiggy issued a response addressing the incident. (Image: Bijay Anand/Instagram)
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Moneycontrol10-01-2026, 13:34

Swiggy Agent Falls from Moving Train in Anantapur; Internet Reacts to Gig Worker Risks

  • A Swiggy delivery agent fell from a moving Prashanti Express train at Anantapur railway station after delivering an order to a passenger.
  • The incident, captured on video, highlights the significant risks faced by food delivery workers, especially with train-based deliveries.
  • The agent boarded the train to deliver food to a passenger in the first AC coach during a brief one to two-minute halt.
  • Internet users criticized railway operations, delivery policies, and called for regulatory intervention to ensure gig worker safety.
  • Swiggy confirmed the delivery partner is safe and unharmed, stating their protocols strictly prohibit boarding or exiting moving trains.

Why It Matters: A Swiggy agent's fall from a moving train sparks debate on gig worker safety and delivery policies.

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