Kuwait: Delivery Motorcycle Riders Banned From Roads During Peak Heat Hours In Summer

Kuwait has banned delivery motorcycles from plying on the roads. Yes, this ban has been put in place during the hottest hours of the day. It is a part of the country’s broad measures for protecting the workers from extreme summer temperatures, and here’s all you want to know about the development.

Delivery Motorcycles Banned From Roads During The Day

As announced by the Interior Ministry’s General Traffic Department, delivery motorcycles will be prohibited from plying nationwide from 11 AM to 4 PM daily. This comes into effect today, which is June 1st and will stay in place until August 31st. This is to protect the workers from extreme summer temperatures during some of the hottest hours of the day.

Restrictions Coincide With Kuwait’s Midday Work Ban

This restriction in Kuwait coincides with the annual midday work ban in the country. During the midday work ban, outdoor labour during peak hours is prohibited, as mentioned in a report of the Kuwait Times. It is also a part of the country’s effort to reduce heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace. As mentioned by the authorities, delivery companies and riders will have to comply with the new regulations. Any violation can result in traffic citations and penalties.

This regulation comes into place as the country experiences some of the highest temperatures during the summer in the world. The mercury frequently exceeds 50°C. As it happens, the government, therefore, in recent years has intensified measures in order to safeguard outdoor workers.

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UAE Can See Temperatures Reach 46°C

Not just Kuwait, but the UAE is also expected to see rising temperatures this week. Yes, as per the Gulf News, which quoted the National Centre of Meteorology, the country will mostly see generally fair weather. There could be light to moderate winds, which can blow dust or feel freshening at times. In fact, temperatures can reach anywhere between 35° to 45° in coastal and island areas. While in the inland areas, this can reach anywhere between 42°C to 46°C. And according to the NCM, similar conditions are expected through Friday.

So, as the temperature gradually rises, one must take all the precautions to be safe.

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