Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched 20 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders, providing them comfortable amenities while waiting for new orders.
This initiative comes under RTA’s plan to build 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders to relax and recharge while encouraging them to comply with traffic rules. The goal of RTA is to enhance road safety, promote well-being, and reduce the risks of road accidents.
The air-conditioned space is also equipped with snack vending machines, a water dispenser, and a mobile phone charging station. Depending on the specific location, rest area can accommodate up to 10 people. In addition to this, there are motorcycle parking spaces beside each rest area.
Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer Director-General Chairman Board of Executive Directors – RTA
“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.”
The air-conditioned rest areas are 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.
In 2022, RTA introduced the Delivery Service Excellence Award to enhance traffic safety, promote adherence to traffic rules, and to improve the quality of companies’ services. The Delivery Service Excellence Award honors the best delivery company as well as the best driver.
