Pakistani morning show host Nida Yasir faced significant backlash after she made controversial remarks on her show about food delivery riders frequently avoiding returning change, suggesting they try to “swindle” customers.
The comments caused outrage among delivery workers and the public, leading many riders to demand a public apology.
During an episode of her show Good Morning Pakistan, Nida Yasir shared her frustration with delivery riders, alleging that they often use the excuse of not having change to pressure customers into letting them keep the extra money as an unwanted tip.
@nuktapakistan Nida Yasir has once again sparked controversy by targeting delivery riders. It’s easy to blame delivery riders, but the truth is: providing exact change is the customer’s responsibility, not the rider’s. In this video, we discuss why riders face unnecessary stress, fines, and criticism due to careless customers and why we must respect their hard work in all weather conditions. Next time you order food or book a ride, remember: a little awareness and a good tip can go a long way. #nukta #nuktapakistan #nidayasir #deliveryriders ♬ original sound – Nukta Pakistan
She stated that she intentionally makes the riders wait while her own driver goes to a nearby shop to get the exact change, aiming to discourage this practice.
She described this as a way to stop a “bad habit” and a “fraud tactic.”
Her statements were met with widespread criticism online. Social media users and fellow celebrities, like Fiza Ali, called for more empathy for the riders, who work in difficult conditions, including harsh weather, and face low pay and lack of benefits.
A group of food delivery riders came together in a video, calling her remarks “disrespectful” and “prejudiced against the working class,” and demanding that she issue a public apology on her show.
The controversy sparked a broader conversation in Pakistan about tipping culture, the difficult working conditions of delivery personnel, and the general lack of respect they sometimes face from customers and media personalities.
