DUBAI, UAE: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the construction of 20 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders.
The initiative aims to enhance road safety, foster well-being, and reduce the risks of road incidents.
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.
استكملت #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات، إنشاء 20 استراحة مكيفة لسائقي دراجات توصيل الطلبات، من إجمالي 40 استراحة، يجري تنفيذها في عدد من المناطق الحيوية في إمارة دبي، بهدف رفع مستوى السلامة المرورية على طرق إمارة دبي، وتعزيز جودة الحياة، وتقليل أخطار الحوادث على الطرق، وتوفير الخدمات… pic.twitter.com/B6dMyyUI8K
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The Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority Mattar Al Tayer said “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.”
By providing these facilities, the 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.