E-commerce companies, especially those selling grocery online, said on Thursday they had resumed services as situations on the ground improved. Most states took several measures including providing passes to delivery executives and eased interstate movement of essential goods being transported by these firms.
However, some sources also said many of these firms were facing an uphill task of convincing the people on the ground to return to work, as many are apprehensive of their safety.
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“Things are a lot better now. We have started (operations) in all cities, with clear permission from the authorities, and all our warehouses are open now,” said Hari Menon, co-founder and CEO, BigBasket.
“Yesterday, the Central government and states gave clear instructions to make sure this does not happen again. While passes are being issued, local policemen have also been informed to allow the executives based on their uniforms and badges,” he said.
Source: Business Standard
