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Bengaluru’s Meghana Foods Apologizes Over Lift Ban Notice for Delivery Riders

The chain describes the sign as an elevator crowding measure, now withdrawn.

Overview

  • A photo from a Meghana Foods outlet showed a notice telling Swiggy and Zomato riders to avoid the lift and use the stairs, which spread widely online.
  • Social media users condemned the message as prejudiced toward gig workers, with comments calling it classist and questioning its rationale.
  • Meghana Foods posted an Instagram statement acknowledging the sign was wrong, confirming it was removed, and taking responsibility for the misstep.
  • The company said the intent was to ease congestion for customers but stressed that delivery partners work hard and deserve dignity and respect.
  • The restaurant added that the issue has been addressed internally, with no reports of regulatory or legal action following the backlash.