Swiggy Agent Falls from Moving Train at Anantapur, Sparks Safety Concerns

• A Swiggy delivery agent fell from a moving train at Anantapur railway station while attempting to deliver food to a passenger.
• The incident, captured in a viral video, highlights the risks faced by gig workers in the platform economy.
• The agent boarded the Prashanti Express (train number 18464) which halted for only 1-2 minutes, and fell while disembarking as the train started moving.
• Social media users criticized railway operations and delivery timelines, calling for regulatory intervention to ensure gig worker safety.
• Swiggy confirmed the delivery partner is safe, unharmed, and stated that its protocols prohibit boarding or exiting moving trains, reinforcing safety training.

Why It Matters: A Swiggy agent's fall from a moving train at Anantapur raises critical safety questions for gig workers.