Due to the ongoing lockdown, long queues in front of liquor shops have become a matter of concern because social distancing norms are going for a toss.
But, there is someone who wants to start home delivery of liquor so that people avoid standing in long queues.
According to an exclusive report by Reuters, after seeing the high demand for liquor, food delivery app, Zomato wants to start delivering alcohol at your doorstep.
Exclusive: India’s Zomato targets push into alcohol deliveries – document https://t.co/7Zd1Zn72cq by @adityakalra
— Reuters India (@ReutersIndia) May 6, 2020
After adding groceries to their list, Zomato aims to deliver alcohol as it doesn’t want to miss out on the opportunity of making a few extra bucks, knowing that there is high demand for liquor due to the lockdown.
In a business proposal to ISWAI, Mohit Gupta, Zomato’s CEO for food delivery said:
We believe that a technology-enabled home delivery based solution can promote responsible consumption of alcohol.
And, since stepping out and standing in long queues may expose you to the virus this seems like a viable option.
However, talks are still going on and a decision is yet to be made.
Do you think home delivery of alcohol should be permitted?
