It seems to be attributed to the fact that, due to the shortage of bearers in the area, reinforcements (volunteer mikoshi bearers) are recruited from elsewhere but they are unfamiliar with and/or making light of the manners and customs peculiar to that area.
担ぎ手不足から、外部の応援団体（有志の神輿会）が地元のルールを知らない、軽んじる地元以外の担ぎ手も参加することも一因であるとされる。