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Dubai: Crackdown on delivery riders; 19 bikes impounded after violating rules
Aside from having a driving licence, delivery riders must also acquire a qualification certificate to prove that they have completed practical and theoretical training
- PUBLISHED: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 5:22 PM UPDATED: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 5:26 PM
A total of 19 motorcycles were recently impounded after delivery service regulations were violated by riders in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Tuesday.
The violations include failure to wear protective gear, reckless driving, and operating a motorcycle without the mandatory professional training certificate issued by the RTA, noted Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of Licensing Agency at RTA.
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It was announced back in December 2022 that aside from having a driving licence, delivery riders must also acquire a qualification certificate from the RTA to prove that they have completed practical and theoretical training on defensive driving, safety requirements, and the periodic maintenance of bikes, among others.
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Mahboob said the RTA, in collaboration with Dubai Police, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Dubai Municipality, and the Dubai Health Authority, recently conducted 1,059 inspections targeting delivery motorcycles operating across the emirate, particularly in several high-density areas, including Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, and Motor City.
Mahboob urged delivery riders to fully adhere to all road safety regulations. “(We) will continue to carry out joint inspection and awareness campaigns, in line with 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.”
