RTA announced plan to construct three integrated rest stops for delivery riders at strategic areas

The Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) on Sunday announced the plan to construct three integrated rest stops for delivery riders at strategic areas: at the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Festival Plaza at Jebel Ali Village; Port Saeed next to Al Muraqabat Street 22; and Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 2, close to Al Manama Street. With summer approaching, the upcoming rest stops in Dubai come as a relief to delivery riders who spend more than eight hours out on the streets every day.

The RTA has thus stepped forward to support these delivery heroes, who have become essential workers since the pandemic struck.

When temperatures start hitting the highs of 35 degrees Celsius, searching for shade is necessary but could be a big challenge. Some bikers say they find themselves under a tree, at a mosque's veranda, or in a mall's parking lot.

At the planned RTA rest stops, basic services like maintenance and refuelling will also be provided. There will be restaurants, too, which are a big plus for the motorbikers.

Since the sector started booming, the safety of delivery riders has been a priority of the RTA, with several initiatives launched to benefit the community. These included holding traffic awareness workshops for riders, issuing professional rider certificates, and rewarding outstanding service providers.