“I wish I could just put a package in our oversized mailbox.”
Posted: January 17, 2025 10:00 AM CST
The Amazon Flex driver indicated that the package was dropped off next to a mailbox, far from the recipient’s front door. They made it abundantly clear why the delivery stopped at the end of the driveway.
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Redditor DependentMonth-8242 said, r/AmazonFlexDrivers subreddit We will discuss the situation on Sunday.
The driver complained as he showed us his luggage lying on the edge of the snowy driveway. ”
The driver continued: “If my car gets stranded, they’re not going to pay for a tow truck. Things like this happen far too often.”
Although it is clear in the photo where the driveway is, there are high ridges of snow on both sides of the driveway, and there is still a thin layer of snow and possibly ice underneath.
Don’t take risks for biscuits
guidance An Amazon Flex article posted on December 29, 2023 encouraged drivers to make safe choices while dealing with winter weather.
“Never make a delivery this winter or any other time of the year if you feel unsafe. Your safety is our top priority, and reporting a safety concern will not protect you. ‘s position will not be affected,” Amazon wrote in a blog post.
The advisory goes on to say, “If you have questions during your delivery, you can contact our driver support team through the Amazon Flex app. We also provide an ‘Emergency Help’ button that provides the option to contact 911 if you require emergency services. There is also. ”
Meanwhile, the bulletin noted that Amazon will “install ice plates outside buildings to reduce slip, trip, and fall accidents during cold weather,” but at the same time, it will install ice sheets on the outside of buildings to better navigate snowy roads. Drivers were advised to wear closed, non-slip shoes. And ice.
Additionally, “If we learn of a weather event that may impact a delivery block that you have scheduled, we will contact you in real time through Amazon Flex app notifications and email before, during, and after the event.” ” he also pointed out.
Viewers also give their opinions
Many commenters on the forum understood the driver’s point.
“I always say, ‘If USPS won’t go there, we won’t go there,'” one person reasoned. “This also applies to dirt roads going up and down hills.”
“I live in the country,” one person began. “It usually takes a few days to clear a long driveway after a heavy snowfall, which I have no problem with. No one is going to come drive up to us if they aren’t comfortable. I wish everyone could just put their packages in my oversized mailbox, so I wouldn’t have to drive all the way home.”
One postman spoke in solidarity: “I held out mail for over a month because the houses refused to shovel or lay salt. You did the right thing.”
However, some realized that this situation was an opportunity for humor. “What if I deliver a shovel?”
The Daily Dot reached out to the creator via direct message on Reddit.
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