RTA builds 20 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders in Dubai;

DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has completed the
construction of 20 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders, out of a planned total of 40 across the emirate.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said, “The locations for the rest areas were selected through an analysis of operational data and by studying areas with the highest demand for delivery services, in coordination with delivery companies.”As a result, rest areas have been constructed in the following areas: Hessa Street, Al Barsha Heights, Al Barsha, Al Karama, Riggat Al Buteen, Umm Suqeim (Jumeirah 3), Jumeirah (Al Wasl Road), The Greens, Dubai World Trade Centre, Al Rashdiya, 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.
“The external design of the rest areas was carefully planned to minimise the impact of sunlight inside while ensuring adequate insulation without obstructing the view. Each rest area features an air-conditioned space for drivers to rest, equipped with snack vending machines, a water dispenser, and a mobile phone charging station. Each rest area can accommodate up to 10 people, depending on the specific location. A
sufficient number of motorcycle parking spaces were provided next to each rest area,” added Al Tayer.The initiative aims to enhance road safety, foster well-being, and reduce the risks of road incidents. By providing these facilities, RTA seeks to offer comfortable amenities to delivery riders while waiting for new orders, thereby increasing their overall happiness rating, and encouraging them to comply with traffic laws and regulations.
Al Tayer said, “RTA is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for delivery drivers. This initiative aims to enhance traffic safety for all road users and achieve the targeted indicators of the Dubai Traffic Safety Strategy with its ‘Zero Fatalities’ vision to rank Dubai the best in the world in terms of traffic safety.
“The construction of rest areas aligns with the significant growth in the delivery sector in recent years, addressing the public’s increasing demand for goods. As of the end of last June, the number of companies providing delivery services by motorcycles in Dubai reached 2,535 with a total of 40,088 delivery bikes in operation.