KUWAIT CITY, July 9: With the cooperation of the Ministry of Interior and the National Diwan for Human Rights, the Talabat company organized a workshop regarding the safety of delivery drivers to improve their work circumstances, reports Al-Rai daily. The workshop started with a lecture presented by a representative of the National Diwan for Human Rights who highlighted the humanitarian rights of delivery workers in line with the relevant laws of Kuwait.

The discussion focused on the day-to-day troubles the delivery workers face and ways to deal with them. Meanwhile, the Head of the Department of Communication and Public Affairs in Talabat Company Abdullah Al-Mansour affirmed the keenness of the company to organize such workshops in coordination with the relevant public institutions to raise awareness of the delivery workers about traffic accidents and traffic violations so that they can avoid them. He said, “Even though Talabat’s delivery workers already receive comprehensive logistical support, the company considers it a fundamental responsibility to prioritize their care and well-being”.

Meanwhile, Traffic officers seized a total of 120 motorcycles used by delivery workers due to violations, the majority of which are for delivering orders on motorcycles during the ban period imposed to protect them from the direct summer sun, reports Al-Shahed daily.