In a new initiative ‘Summer Together’ the Joint Committee for Traffic Safety in partnership with talabat announced the launch of the region’s first solar-powered rest areas for delivery riders in Abu Dhabi.
As part of the initiative, air-conditioned mobile buses have also been introduced which will be available across key rider locations in the country’s capital.
The collaboration aims to provide delivery riders accessibility to rest areas especially during the peak summer months where they can hydrate and recharge between orders.
The renewable energy rest areas will be located in three strategic locations across Abu Dhabi and encourages domestic talent by being built locally and designed with graffiti by local talent.
The ‘smart boxes’ will operate round the clock and offers a noise-free, seated and air-conditioned areas with water dispensers and mobile recharge stations.
The rest areas come equipped with a shaded parking areas for delivery bikes and a pump to check tyre pressure.
Talabat CEO’s summer delivery experience uncovers pain points
Last month, in an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, talabat CEO Tomaso Rodriguez revealed that he went undercover as a delivery rider to experience the process first-hand and develop solutions to problems faced by riders.
“I didn’t want to do it in winter, I wanted to do it in the summer because it was what I wanted to experience, the real pain points, the heat, to kind of have a true experience,” Rodriguez said.
Following his experience, additional to the air-conditioned buses and rest areas he said that the company has been looking into the use of UV-protective windshields on delivery bikes.
In regards to the ‘Summer Together’ initiative, Abdulrahman Ali Al Shizawi, Head of Technical Committee for Traffic Safety, said: “The implementation of such initiatives that provide a safe and comfortable work environment for delivery riders positively impacts traffic safety for road users. We encourage community members to be patient and kind when dealing with delivery riders on the roads, especially during summer.
“It is worth noting that this initiative comes within the framework of efforts made by the Joint Traffic Safety Committee to establish a safe and sustainable transportation environment in the emirate that guarantees the safety of its residents and visitors and improves the quality of life in it,” he added.
Susanne Stulemeijer, Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility at talabat said, “With the UAE spearheading sustainability efforts in the region, we are grateful to build on our ongoing collaboration with the Joint Committee for Traffic Safety and become the first movers to explore and adopt sustainable solutions for rider safety and wellbeing.
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