A resident of The Scala condominium believes a recent ban on delivery riders parking within the development has created a new problem outside its gates.<\/p>\n
The condominium is located along Serangoon Avenue 3, next to Lorong Chuan MRT station.<\/p>\n
Stomper Isaac <\/strong>said an increasing number of motorcycles belonging to food delivery riders have been parked along pedestrian walkways and access routes outside the condominium ever since the restriction took effect on May 29.<\/p>\n According to a notice from the condominium\u2019s management, repeated incidents of illegal parking and safety concerns were cited as reasons for the ban.<\/p>\n A May 29 notice prohibiting delivery riders from entering The Scala.<\/p>\n PHOTO: STOMP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n However, Isaac feels the measure has merely shifted the issue elsewhere.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are lots within the condo for delivery riders to park,\u201d Isaac told Stomp. \u201cBut some riders want to get deliveries done quickly, so they just park at the lobby, go up, come down and leave.\u201d<\/p>\n He said that ever since the ban was introduced, delivery vehicles have instead been parked outside the condominium, sometimes along public paths.<\/p>\n \u201cThe current situation is getting worse,\u201d said the Stomper, who goes for daily evening jogs. \u201cThey are obstructing the pedestrians\u2019 walkway<\/a> outside the condo.\u201d<\/p>\n Isaac shared photos showing several bicycles and motorcycles parked along a sheltered walkway outside the condominium.<\/p>\n Isaac, who goes for daily evening jogs, said the situation has worsened.<\/p>\n PHOTOS: STOMP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n He is concerned that such obstructions could affect elderly residents, parents with strollers, wheelchair users and visually impaired pedestrians, especially where tactile guidance strips are involved.<\/p>\n \u201cIf motorcycles are parked at the walkway unattended, some passers-by will have to squeeze (their way) through,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Isaac said he also sympathises with delivery riders who work under tight schedules.<\/p>\n He spoke to several riders, who told him they risk fines<\/a> if they stop in prohibited areas and often lose time trying to contact customers who do not answer their phones.<\/p>\n \u201cThey say it is inconvenient getting fines from the authorities, and some customers don\u2019t answer their phone,\u201d Isaac told Stomp.<\/p>\n He added that the policy has also made deliveries less convenient for him.<\/p>\n \u201cAt several occasions, delivery guys called me to collect my food from the guardhouse,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI am paying for the delivery fee. I expect the food to be delivered to my doorstep.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIf I need to go down to the security post to collect it, I might as well have travelled to Nex myself.\u201d<\/p>\n The Stomper believes a better approach would be clearer instructions and signage directing riders to designated parking areas within the condominium.<\/p>\n \u201cThis would improve riders\u2019 visibility on where they are supposed to park,\u201d he said. \u201cIt would also prevent obstruction to members of the public using the walkway.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Isaac, the current ban \u2014 which he understands to be from \u201ccouncil members of the condo\u201d \u2014 is \u201cnot feasible\u201d.<\/p>\n When Stomp called The Scala on the morning of June 4, an officer from the management office chuckled and said the condominium would not be able to provide a response to the media.<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/picture><\/div>
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