In the UAE, we can say two-wheeler delivery services are quite a new concept. However, it has arrived in the spectrum and is performing quite well. A couple of years ago, we would have never imagined deliveries to the doorstep; today, two-wheeler deliveries are quite more effective and also very affordable. In this post, we are going to be talking about two-wheeler deliveries. We all know about the perks it comes with; this time, we are going to be talking about the challenges that modern-day two-wheeler deliveries have at the moment.
Challenges of Two-Wheeler Deliveries in the UAE
There are several challenges that this sector faces, what are some of the main ones? They are listed below for you to know. Courier companies in Dubai, and other cities of UAE are going through it – and you need to know them too!
- The UAE Heat: Unlike how cars safeguard people from the extreme heat of the country, a two-wheeler does not. This is especially notable with the recent courier delivery services. If you live in Dubai or around there, you mostly read about the recent floods of Dubai that even took cars by overflowing water. These floods are known to have started with the excess of rains. While the metro stations and other parts of Dubai were filled with water, though cleared within days, it had a short-term effect. Just imagine bike delivery companies managing their supply chain through these immense rains.
- Safety: When compared to four-wheelers, two-wheelers are known to be less safe. If it were a location where the crowds were familiar with a lot of bikes travelling, the scenario would be different. However, the cities of UAE are not quite familiar with two-wheeler travellers, which could lead to lower safety.
- Communication: It is much easier to speak over calls while in the car, and travelling to deliver a courier than a two-wheeler, where the rider’s hands are occupied with the handlebars. Especially when the driver is driving his bike, it becomes risky to answer calls, to respond to the customers, or his employer.
- Navigation: It is much easier with a car’s navigation system. Though modern-day bike riders have phone stands to place on the front, it is hard to concentrate on the phone and on the roads. This can be a safety hazard, along with routing difficulties.
How to Deal with these Challenges
Where there is a will, there is always a way:
- The UAE Heat: The two-wheeler delivery partners need to be used only during the nights, early mornings, and winter seasons when the sun would not be an issue for the driver.
- Safety: Two-wheeler drivers need to be equipped with easy-to-use apps, sound systems, hands-free, internet services, and safety guards (like helmets and knee pads). This reduces the risk for the delivery partner who is riding the bike.
- Communication: The hands-free systems provided to the driver need to be of good quality, so he can control the system with his voice without having to use his hands.
- Navigation: A proper internet connection, and loud phones can ease navigation for the two-wheeler rider, and also help him concentrate on the roads with 100% focus.
Conclusion
The courier service in UAE could look like it is blossoming, and surely it is. However, there are two sides to every coin, and you need to know that there are some drawbacks that still need to be perfected. Now that we know them, it is easier to resolve them, right? So, here we are with the issues of two-wheeler deliveries and the methods to resolve them.