Kuwait Imposes Midday Delivery Bike Ban to Combat Extreme Heat

Kuwait has implemented a mandatory suspension of motorbike delivery services during the hottest hours of the day to protect workers from extreme summer temperatures. The restriction applies daily from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will remain in effect through the end of August. Thermal Safety Measures The decision, enforced by Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), prohibits delivery riders from operating on open roads during the five-hour peak heat window. Under the new regulations, delivery companies must adjust their schedules to ensure motorcycles are off the streets when the sun is at its highest. Failure to comply with these safety standards will result in legal penalties for the operating firms. Authorities have clarified that while bike deliveries are suspended, car-based deliveries may continue provided vehicles are equipped with functioning air conditioning. This distinction ensures that logistics operations do not come to a complete standstill, while specifically addressing the risks of heatstroke and dehydration faced by riders on two-wheeled vehicles. Regional Labor Protections Kuwait's move follows similar seasonal labor laws across the GCC, where temperatures…