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Viral crying biker receives new e-bike from Foodpanda, BMart

GARNERING numerous views on social media, a Foodpanda biker became viral as she was seen crying and sobbing out loud as the bike that she used for work was stolen. Hundreds of netizens expressed their heartbreak and dismay over the situation.

A dedicated biker from Manila since early 2020, Mary Rose Barboza has been juggling her work to make ends meet for her family. With this unfortunate event, Foodpanda and BMart sought her out and gave her a brand new e-bike.

Kirby Lee, owner and founder of Bmart, said that he started this company to help people throughout this pandemic.

“That said, we are supportive of

Foodpanda’s initiative to help our riders,” he shared.

“Our riders are the heart and soul of our community. They are the reason why we keep going as we are all family. That’s why when things go south for one of us, we are there to provide help. The daily life of our riders centers around serving others, so it’s important that we also serve them in times of need,” Foodpanda Operations Manager for Rider Experience Jao Manahan said.

Barboza is thankful for her new e-bike.

“I am very happy because Foodpanda helped, that they did not neglect their riders. I am also thankful to those who saw the video and helped me,” she said in Filipino.

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