Even before the surge in delivery motorcycles, reckless driving was a serious problem in Bahrain. So why are delivery drivers being singled out, instead of ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of traffic laws for all road users?
We must not forget the tragic accident that occurred last year, which cost an entire family their lives. That tragedy was not caused by a delivery driver. It was caused by an individual – someone who likely felt entitled to drive recklessly, with little regard for the safety and lives of others.
If the real objective is to improve traffic safety and road conditions, then enforcement must be comprehensive and impartial.
Authorities should focus on penalising drivers who use their mobile phones while driving, fail to use indicators when changing lanes, place children in front seats instead of using proper car seats, speed, ignore red lights, or tailgate, misuse high beams, constantly and unnecessarily use their horns, and obstruct traffic flow and create congestion.
Targeting one category of drivers while overlooking widespread violations only shifts blame – it does not solve the problem. Meaningful change will come only through consistent law enforcement, accountability for all drivers and a genuine commitment to road safety.
Archon Rye
I don’t think banning delivery bikes is an effective solution. If delivery bikes are banned, more customers will use their own cars to visit restaurants, which will only increase traffic congestion.
* Instruct delivery riders to use the right lane and strictly adhere to speed limits.
* Regulate and control the number of vehicles operated by each delivery company.
* Establish more centralised kitchens to reduce travel distances.
* Combine multiple deliveries into a single trip to minimise traffic.
* Set a minimum delivery time to discourage overspeeding.
* Instal video recorders on delivery bikes to monitor lane discipline and compliance with traffic rules.
* Regulate and control the number of vehicles operated by each delivery company.
* Establish more centralised kitchens to reduce travel distances.
* Combine multiple deliveries into a single trip to minimise traffic.
* Set a minimum delivery time to discourage overspeeding.
* Instal video recorders on delivery bikes to monitor lane discipline and compliance with traffic rules.
Lijo K Chacko
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