KFC delivery riders ignore social distancing rules at a recently-opened restaurant while waiting to pick up orders
- KFC launched investigation after delivery riders broke social distancing rules
- Delivery riders were photographed at re-opened KFC outlet in Filton, Bristol
- Though Deliveroo delivers from the store, it is not known who the riders work for
KFC is investigating delivery riders accused of flouting social distancing measures introduced to battle coronavirus at a recently re-opened Bristol restaurant.
Hundreds of KFC restaurants have re-opened across the country for delivery service, including two in Avonmeads Retail Park and Shield Retail Park.
Pictures have emerged revealing delivery riders ignoring guidance to keep 2m (6ft 6in) away from other people while waiting to pick up orders.
Pictures have emerged revealing delivery riders ignoring guidance to keep 2m (6ft 6in) away from other people while waiting to pick up orders at the Filton restaurant in Bristol
KFC has said it is looking into what had happened at the Filton restaurant and will reinforce the new guidelines to all drivers.
A spokesperson said: ‘We’ve introduced new measures to make sure we’re reopening responsibly for both our team members and delivery drivers.
‘These include stickers on the floor and clear signage to help delivery drivers follow social distancing guidance, as well as contactless handover of food.
KFC has said it is looking into what had happened at the Filton restaurant and will reinforce the guidelines to all riders (pictured, delivery riders flouting social distancing rules)
‘It’s nice to see how much we’ve been missed – and we’re grateful to our teams for working hard to keep up with demand.’
The spokesperson added: ‘We’re looking into what’s happened at our Filton restaurant and our delivery partners are following up with their drivers in the area to remind them of these new processes.’
It is not clear who the pictured drivers work for. However, a sticker on the store entrance shows Deliveroo delivers from the store.
Hundreds of KFC restaurants have re-opened across the country for delivery service recently, including two in Avonmeads Retail Park and Shield Retail Park (pictured)
At Deliveroo, as part of the riders Supplier Agreement, riders must comply with company’s safety standards.
If riders are found not to be abiding public health measures, they could lose their account.
Riders for Uber Eats and Just Eat also deliver for KFC.