KARACHI, December 11, 2025 – Popular morning show host Nida Yasir has publicly apologized to Foodpanda delivery riders after facing widespread criticism for comments made on her program, where she admitted to deliberately delaying riders she suspected of not carrying change.
Opening Wednesday’s episode of Good Morning Pakistan, Yasir addressed the controversy directly, expressing regret for her “choice of words” and stressing that she never intended to hurt the hardworking riders who struggle daily to earn a living.
Morning show host Nida Yasir has issued a public apology to food delivery riders after receiving criticism for her remarks during a live TV show.
In an Instagram video, she explained that she was sharing a personal negative experience but admitted that her choice of words was… pic.twitter.com/xqhfQSbO6p— Voiceup Pakistan (@VoiceupPakistan) December 11, 2025
Key Highlights
- Nida Yasir: “My mistake was my choice of words” while sharing a personal experience
- Host admits she should have said “some people” instead of speaking broadly
- Direct apology to riders: “However many rider friends were hurt, I want to apologise to them”
- Yasir salutes the majority of riders who work hard to make ends meet
- Original remarks described intentionally making riders wait to “teach them a lesson” when change was not available
- Foodpanda app reminds customers to prepare exact change or use cashless payment
From Anecdote to Public Outcry
In the earlier episode, Yasir shared that she sometimes instructs her driver to fetch change and keeps the rider waiting on purpose, knowing it delays their next delivery. The remarks quickly went viral, with many viewers pointing out that gig workers already face low pay, long hours, traffic hazards, and safety risks while carrying minimal cash.
Critics noted that Foodpanda’s own system places the responsibility on customers to have change ready or opt for online payment — a feature designed to protect both riders and users.
A Lesson in Empathy
Yasir explained that live television sometimes leads to unfiltered moments and insisted her heart was never to belittle anyone’s struggle. “I carry my heart on my sleeve, but I am human — not an angel,” she said.
The host closed her clarification by saluting the dedication of delivery riders across the country, many of whom brave tough conditions to support their families.
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The incident has sparked broader conversations about mutual respect between customers and the thousands of gig workers who keep Pakistan’s food-delivery economy running smoothly every day.
