RTA conducts inspections on delivery bikes in Dubai

As part of efforts to enhance public safety and ensure companies’ compliance with the applicable rules and regulations in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the Dubai Police, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Dubai Municipality, and the Dubai Health Authority, conducted 1,059 wide-ranging inspections targeting delivery motorcycles operating across the emirate.

The campaign resulted in the issuance of several violations.

Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of Licensing Agency at RTA, described the inspection campaigns as part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to ensure full compliance with the regulations and standards governing the delivery sector. He emphasised the sector’s pivotal role in enhancing road safety and improving service quality.

The campaign focused on several high-density areas, including Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, and Motor City.

Mahboob noted: “During the campaign, Team recorded a range of violations, including failure to comply with public safety requirements such as wearing protective gear, operating a motorcycle without the mandatory professional training certificate issued by RTA’s Licensing Agency, and reckless driving behaviours that endanger other road users. In addition, 19 motorcycles were impounded for breaching the current delivery sector regulations.”

Mahboob added: “RTA distributed QR codes to delivery bike riders, providing access to educational videos that explain the requirements for practising delivery operations and the fundamentals of safe driving.”

He stressed the importance of companies fully adhering to the regulations set by the relevant authorities and complying with the law to ensure a safe and efficient operational environment.

He concluded: “RTA will continue to carry out joint inspection and awareness campaigns, in line with its vision of achieving global leadership in smooth and sustainable mobility. These efforts will be supported by the issuance of circulars and regulatory guidelines, in collaboration with strategic partners, to create a safe and sustainable operational environment that serves the interests of the entire community.”