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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Caught on Camera: Bizarre act by Australia Post driver sparks outrage and confusion: 'It's just baffling'
A 'dodgy' delivery driver has sparked outraged after a customer shared CCTV footage to social media. The video, posted to Reddit, shows an Australia Post van and driver pull up to the property, sit in his car, walk thorough the gate, take one photo and then leave. Australia Post delivery drivers are required to knock three times and wait 30 seconds, before leaving the property when delivering mail. In this case, the driver did not even bother to knock. The person who shared the clip said they had complained to Australia Post, but was not satisfied with their response. 'The delivery centre has confirmed that the driver has been spoken to and reminded of the correct delivery procedures,' Australia Post is claimed to have said to the man. 'Greater care will be taken moving forward to prevent this from happening again.' It is not clear where the incident happened, but is understood to have been in NSW. The clip has sparked fury amongst other social media users. 'Brother spent a whole minute doing bugger all. I might have understood if he zipped in and took a photo then went on his merry way, but he just sat there,' wrote one person. Another person also slammed Australia Post's response to the bizarre situation. 'Reminded of the correct delivery procedures? So what was the driver's understanding of the job prior to this interaction?' they said. 'It's just baffling. It probably would have taken less time to get out of the car, get the parcel and walk it up to the door than it took to just sit there doing f*** all.' A third said: 'They don't deliver to the house. So, quite a departure from their core business which they seemingly and quite conveniently have forgotten.' The poster also revealed he may not have been the first person to complain about the the driver's behaviour. 'Judging by the number of complaints against this guy that people in local Facebook group have, if it hasn't happened already, he ain't ever getting fired.' they wrote.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi delivery volumes surge to 101m in Q2 amid logistics push
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's delivery sector processed more than 101 million orders in the second quarter of 2025, driven by surging e-commerce demand and ongoing investments in logistics infrastructure, official data showed. According to the latest report from the Transport General Authority, Riyadh accounted for 45.04 percent of the total delivery volume, followed by Makkah at 21.17 percent and the Eastern Province with 15.87 percent. Saudi Arabia's delivery and rail sector expansion aligns closely with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub by 2030. Key NTLS goals include increasing the sector's gross domestic product contribution to 10 percent, expanding rail networks to 8,080 km, boosting port throughput to 40 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units annually, and enhancing air cargo capacity beyond 4.5 million tonnes. Other regions contributed smaller shares to the total delivery volume in the second quarter, including Al Madinah at 4.65 percent, Asir at 3.56 percent, and Al Qassim at 2.89 percent. Northern and less populated areas recorded modest volumes, with Al Baha at 0.21 percent, Northern Borders at 0.54 percent, Najran at 0.66 percent, and Al Jouf at 0.77 percent. This growth in delivery activity coincides with broader momentum in Saudi Arabia's transport and logistics infrastructure. In the first half of 2025, Saudi Arabia Railways recorded over 7.9 million passengers across 21,205 passenger train trips, an 8 percent increase from the previous year. The rail network also supported the 1446 Hajj season, transporting over 4.3 million pilgrims via the Haramain High-Speed Railway and nearly 5.1 million pilgrims through the Mashaer Train network. On the freight side, SAR moved more than 14.9 million tonnes of cargo during the same period, marking a 13 percent year-on-year increase. These logistics gains were reinforced by Saudi Arabia's active participation in key industry events and strategic partnerships with local and international firms. SAR's involvement in major exhibitions and forums, alongside collaborations with companies such as STC, Lucid, Turkish Airlines, and SDAIA, underscores the Kingdom's push to elevate transport capabilities and digital integration. Additionally, SAR's recognition through ISO certifications and national quality awards reflects the growing emphasis on service excellence and governance in the sector. Supported by regulatory reforms, digital transformation, and infrastructure investment, the National Transport and Logistics Strategy aims to leverage Saudi Arabia's strategic location to enhance multimodal connectivity and position the Kingdom among the world's top ten in the Global Logistics Performance Index.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Supermarket launches new loyalty scheme that could save customers hundreds of pounds every year - see how it compares to rivals
Waitrose has launched a new subscription delivery service for customers costing up to £85 a year as it takes on its rivals who already offer plans at similar prices. The upmarket supermarket has begun giving customers who order their groceries online or via its app the option to pay upfront for their chosen subscription period. They can choose from £8 for a month, £45 for six months, or £85 for a year, allowing them to book up to one available grocery delivery slot per day at no extra cost. An individual slot without the new 'Waitrose Delivery Pass' costs between £2 and £4 - meaning those booking one delivery a week would save from £19 to £123 each year. Shoppers with the pass, which is now being rolled out more widely following a trial, will also get early access to the retailer's Christmas delivery slots from September. Tesco already offers a 'Delivery Saver' plan for £7.99 a month (£47.94 total) for a six-month anytime subscription or £6.99 a month (£83.88 total) for a 12-month period. An off-peak plan costs £4.99 (£29.94 total) for six months, or £3.99 (£47.88 total) for 12 months. There is also a six-month click and collect deal for £2.49 a month. Sainsbury's charges customers £7.50 a month for an anytime 'Delivery Pass', or a one-off £43 payment for a six-month sign-up and £80 for 12 months. A midweek pass, covering Tuesday to Thursday deliveries, is £4 a month or £40 for 12 months. HOW DO SUPERMARKET DELIVERY SUBSCRIPTION PASS PRICES COMPARE? Anytime - one month Anytime - six months Anytime - 12 months Off-peak - one month Off-peak - six months Off-peak 12 months Tesco n/a £47.94 £83.88 n/a £29.94 £47.88 Sainsbury's £7.50 £43 £80 £4 n/a £40 Asda n/a n/a £69.50 n/a n/a £39.50 Morrisons £8 £45 £70 £5 £25 £40 Waitrose £8 £45 £85 n/a n/a n/a Ocado £8.99 £49.99 £89.99 £4.99 £27.99 £49.99 Subscription delivery passes are not offered by Iceland or Co-Op. Aldi and Lidl do not offer home delivery Morrisons offers shoppers an anytime pass for £8 a month, £45 for six months or £70 for a year. The midweek option is £5 a month, £25 for six months or £40 for a year. Asda offers an anytime 12-month pass for £6.95 a month if paying monthly, or £69.50 for a one-off annual payment. The midweek equivalents are £3.95 or £39.50. Ocado offers an anytime delivery pass for £8.99 a month, £49.99 for six months or £89.99 annual. The midweek passes are £4.99, £27.99 and £49.99 respectively. Iceland gives free delivery for spends of £40 online, and does not offer a delivery pass. Co-op does not have a subscription, but offers delivery from £1.99 on a £15 minimum spend. Lidl and Aldi do not offer home delivery and offer no passes. Announcing the new Waitrose scheme, the supermarket's online director Laura Burbedge said: 'We're investing in our online business to continuously improve it, giving our customers even greater value and the best possible experience. 'Thousands of customers signed up for Delivery Passes through our trial, so we expect to see strong demand across the UK as we roll it out.' Waitrose has held its market share of 4.4 per cent over the past year and sales have risen 5.5 per cent, according to data released today by Worldpanel by Numerator. Last month the chain revealed plans to open its first full-size supermarket for seven years, with the 30,000 sq ft store expected to open in Brabazon, a new town in North Bristol, in 2027. It will be the retailer's first full-line supermarket opening since before the pandemic, although it has expanded over the period through convenience and smaller franchise stores. In March, the John Lewis Partnership, which runs the department store chain and Waitrose, reported pre-tax profits of £97million in the year to January 2025, up from £56million a year earlier. At the time, the firm said it would not pay a bonus and would instead focus on improved pay and investment in the business - but angry staff launched a petition saying they were 'working harder than ever' but 'getting less recognition'. Then, this week it was revealed that John Lewis could pay a bonus in 2026 for the first time in four years, with the board set to be asked to recommend a payment if pre-tax profits reach £200million in the year to February 2026.
Argaam
3 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
Delivery sector sees over 101M orders in Q2 2025: TGA
Saudi Arabia's delivery sector has witnessed a notable growth during the second quarter of 2025, with over 101 million delivery orders recorded across the Kingdom. This reflects the increasing demand for this sector, said the Transport General Authority, in its quarterly statistical bulletin. According to the bulletin, Riyadh region accounted for 45.04% of total delivery orders, followed by Makkah (21.17%), then the Eastern Province (15.87%). Madinah also accounted for 4.65% of total delivery orders, followed by Asir (3.56%), then Qassim (2.89%), Tabuk (1.77%), Hail (1.64%), and Jazan (1.22%). Al-Jouf region dominated 0.77% of total delivery orders, followed by Najran (0.66%), then the Northern Borders (0.54%) and Al-Baha (0.21%).
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi delivery sector logs 101mln orders in Q2 2025
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's delivery sector recorded a growing performance in the second quarter of 2025, with more than 101 million orders processed across the Kingdom, the General Transport Authority announced on Monday. The Riyadh region led in total order volume, registering over 45.68 million orders — equivalent to 45% of nationwide activity. It was followed by Makkah with 21.47 million orders (21%), and the Eastern Province with 16.1 million orders (15%). Other regions saw notable figures as well: Madinah (4.71 million orders, 4%), Asir (3.61 million, 3%), Qassim (2.93 million, 2%), Tabuk (1.8 million, 1.77%), Hail (1.65 million, 1.64%), Jazan (1.2 million, 1.22%), Al-Jouf (779,000, 0.77%), Najran (666,000, 0.66%), the Northern Borders (552,000, 0.54%), and Al-Baha (215,000, 0.21%). The sector's growth has been fueled by enhanced regulations and frameworks that have enabled logistics companies to improve service quality and efficiency. Investments in digital infrastructure and innovative logistics technologies have improved responsiveness and boosted competitiveness. This rise also reflects changing consumer behavior and growing reliance on e-commerce, coupled with ongoing technological advancements and solutions that continue to reshape the delivery landscape in the Kingdom. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
