Awareness campaigns to enhance the safety of delivery bike drivers in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, June 24 / WAM / The Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Transport), affiliated with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, in cooperation with the “Kita” on-demand delivery services company, implemented joint awareness campaigns targeting delivery bike drivers as part of the center’s ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety, improve the quality of delivery services, and support the regulation of this vital sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The campaigns included a set of specific initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing traffic safety for delivery bike drivers, through developing specialized training programs and organizing awareness workshops that contribute to establishing a culture of compliance with traffic regulations, promoting the correct use of personal protective equipment, and raising awareness of the importance of safe driving and adhering to designated lanes, which reduces accidents and contributes to improving road safety levels and enhancing the flow of traffic.
The cooperation also included working to improve the drivers’ work environment by providing designated and equipped rest areas in strategic locations, to support their efficient performance on the roads.
The two parties seek to develop programs to qualify and certify delivery bike drivers, improve safety indicators for this category of road users, and enhance commitment to using safe routes that take into account the requirements of both sides.
Engineer Abdullah Hamad Al-Eryani, Acting Executive Director of the Planning and Strategic Affairs Sector at the Integrated Transport Center, confirmed that the Center will continue its efforts to develop the delivery sector in accordance with international best practices through awareness and regulatory initiatives that enhance traffic safety and raise the efficiency of services, noting the importance of cooperation with the private sector to achieve the emirate’s goals.
Colin Shaw, Head of Logistics Operations at Kita UAE, stressed the company’s keenness to continue cooperation with the Integrated Transport Center to support awareness initiatives and enhance the safety of delivery drivers, in order to establish the best operational practices and adherence to regulations, and contribute to raising safety standards and quality of services.
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