Chaiiwala of London is offering a unique and heart-warming experience for food delivery drivers during Ramadan.
Chaiiwala of London has decided to provide free meals to all the food delivery drivers from companies such as Talabat, Deliveroo, and Careem during iftar. Due to high demand from customers, drivers are sometimes faced with breaking their fast behind the wheel.
“Delivery bike riders play a crucial role in the speed at which the city operates. We wanted to show our appreciation for the drivers and riders who work tirelessly, sometimes round the clock, to make life easier for us. Even during the COVID-19 restrictions, they worked 24/7, delivering our orders, while we stayed safe in our homes. They not only aim to do their duty but also play a big part in growing the business of a restaurant by doing timely deliveries” said Mohamed Sohail Alimohamed, founder and director of Chaiiwala of London.
Chaiiwala of London located in Dubai Hills Mall will serve Iftar to drivers who bring in proof of their occupation/valid ID. The free meals will be provided every Friday in the month of Ramadan. The meals will be available from 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM, giving drivers enough time to break their fast after a long day of work. The restaurant will also be providing meal boxes for takeaway to those who cannot sit in the restaurant to break their fast.
More than 15,000 delivery drivers risk their lives on Dubai’s roads every day as they work up to 18 hours a day for as little as AED 7.5 per drop. Delivery drivers are also faced with the issue of paying for their own fuel and are pushed to squeeze in as many drops off as they can during their shifts. Many road safety experts have also detailed the dangers riders face when they are overworked and underpaid.
As the number of deliverymen across the country grows by the day, thousands of drivers face life-threatening work-related risks every day. The pressures of the job are constant – dangerous encounters with motorists that result in an increasing number of casualties.
Mohamed Sohail Alimohamed added that Ramadan is an important reminder for the community to rekindle compassion and mercy for fellow human beings. “Ramadan is a good time to remind ourselves how much we have to be thankful for. Many of these drivers are living without their families and I believe its not only our duty to be kind and compassionate towards them but also our responsibility to make their lives easy as they strive to do the same for us every day.”
The restaurant is a true community partner and is committed to making a positive impact during this special time of the year.