Online Shopping Wreaks Havoc

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It has finally happened. As more and more people have discovered the comfort of shopping online from the comfort of their homes so many more packages have got to be delivered. As a result of which this activity has started creating chaos on city streets and roadways. Another thing that has increased is the number of online deliveries along with the number of delivery trucks adding to pollution and congestion. In cities all around the world delivery men are attempting to get parcels delivered on time. All of these delivery drivers are also discovering that finding parking spaces is practically impossible. Often they must park illegally or double park causing problems for drivers in a hurry when they discover that their cars are jammed in and they cannot move them. The BBC has reported that parcel deliveries have increased by almost 50 percent between 2014 and 2016. It is thought that this might continue to increase by up to 28 percent a year over the next three years. Many cities in Europe and Asia have chosen to bar deliveries during the hours of the day when roads are the busiest. In London, England they are thinking of using buses for parcel deliveries. On the streets of London, there has also been a crackdown on food delivery motorbikes because the streets have been swarmed with them Now food delivery companies in one district of London have to apply for permission to operate. Perhaps soon people might be tossing coins and making bets as to what will be delivered first their online shopping order or their food order. Do you do a lot of online shopping? Have you noticed more delivery trucks in your area?