7 ways delivery companies in UAE help riders beat summer heat

7 ways delivery companies in UAE help riders beat summer heat

Delivery riders, the unsung heroes who brave extreme weather conditions to fulfil our everyday needs, can now find respite from the scorching summer heat at specialised air-conditioned rest areas across the city.

In a fantastic show of support, food delivery companies are introducing wellness and safety initiatives to support delivery riders in the summer months.

Equipped with comfortable seating, these rest areas allow riders to recharge and rejuvenate before resuming their deliveries. The cool, air-conditioned environment helps mitigate the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion, in addition to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of these essential workers.

1. Air-conditioned rest areas

Careem has arranged air-conditioned and shaded resting areas with drinking water at Captain support centres in Dubai Media City, Al Quoz, and Umm Ramool. Careem has also invested in mobile ‘Captain Vans’ that will patrol several locations across Dubai for Captains to rest and rehydrate in.

Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder at Careem, said they have worked with multiple partners to create more air-conditioned and shaded resting areas, deliver refreshments, and make health checks available to help support Captain wellbeing during the summer months. “Delivery Captains provide a critical service for millions of people in the UAE and help keep the city moving. It's