“I should have said that only a few riders act tricky,” she clarified, adding that she holds great respect for the rider community.
The controversy erupted after Yasir discussed the common frustration of riders claiming they have no change during deliveries on her morning show, Good Morning Pakistan.
She had suggested that making riders wait when they don’t have change could help them realize the impact of this habit on timely deliveries.
“When they’re made to wait and end up reaching their next deliveries late, then they understand. It’s become a habit with many of them now,” she said during a discussion with guests Nadia Khan, Saima Qureshi, and Rabab Masood.
The remarks received mixed reactions online. While some viewers agreed with her perspective, many criticized her for overlooking the pressures faced by delivery workers, urging empathy and suggesting practical solutions like digital tipping or carrying exact change.
Nadia Khan and the others offered nods, jokes and examples from their own experiences, keeping the mood conversational.
While some viewers agreed with Yasir’s perspective, others criticised it, highlighting the pressures delivery workers face and urging empathy. Many suggested practical alternatives like digital tipping or carrying exact change.
Nadia Khan and the others offered nods, jokes and examples from their own experiences, keeping the mood conversational.