Forty air-con rest areas built for Dubai delivery riders

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the construction of 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders across key locations in the emirate.

The initiative is part of RTA’s efforts to enhance road safety, improve quality of life, and provide essential services and comfort for delivery riders while they wait for new orders. It also aims to reduce the risk of road accidents and encourage compliance with traffic laws and regulations.

أنجزت #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات مشروع تنفيذ 40 استراحة مكيفة لسائقي دراجات توصيل الطلبات, وجرى تحديد مواقع تنفيذ الاستراحات، بناء على تحليل البيانات التشغيلية، ومن خلال دراسة المناطق الأكثر طلباً على خدمة التوصيل، وكذلك التنسيق مع شركات التوصيل،ووفقاً لهذه الدراسة جرى تنفيذ… pic.twitter.com/3kmPnptSDm

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Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, stated, “The implementation of these rest areas underscores RTA’s commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for delivery riders, particularly amid the rapid growth of the sector in recent years.

"By the end of June, Dubai was home to 2,535 companies offering motorcycle delivery services, with a total fleet of 46,600 delivery  bikes. This initiative also reinforces road safety for all road users and aligns with Dubai’s Traffic Safety Strategy, which targets zero fatalities, positioning the emirate as a global leader in the road safety.”

Al Tayer added, “The rest areas had been designed to minimise sun exposure while ensuring effective insulation without obstructing visibility. Each facility features an air-conditioned seating area accommodating up to 10 riders, depending on the location, along with designated parking spaces for motorcycles adjacent to the rest areas.”

“Locations were selected based on operational data analysis, demand for delivery services, and coordination with delivery companies. As a result, rest areas have been established in key areas, including Hessa Street, Barsha Heights, Al Barsha, Al Karama, Riggat Al Buteen, Umm Suqeim (Jumeirah 3), Jumeirah (Al Wasl Road), The Greens, Dubai World Trade Centre, Al Rashidiya, Al Satwa, Nad Al Hamar, Al Nahda, Oud Metha, Arabian Ranches, International City, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Al Jaddaf, Mirdif, Last Exit Al Khawaneej, Dubai Motor City, and Al Garhoud.”