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Missile Attacks Are Overwhelming the Gulf. Delivery Drivers Are Still on the Roads
- Delivery apps including Careem and Uber say services remain operational in the Gulf despite missile alerts and overhead interceptions.
- UAE authorities urged remote work for private firms from March 1 to 3 to support safety during the attacks.
- Delivery drivers' earnings and quotas are affected, with agency fines cited for refusing orders in some cases.
- The Ministry of Defense has reported deaths and injuries as attacks continue in the UAE.
- Deliveries under crisis include groceries and essential goods to reduce panic and maintain normalcy.
- The ILO classifies delivery drivers as essential workers, critical for access to daily necessities.
- The discussion mirrors pandemic-era norms where essential services were kept running to prevent shortages.
- Careem, Uber, and Deliveroo emphasized real-time safety updates and guidance for drivers via WhatsApp and SMS.
- Riders and drivers navigate safety with limited official guidelines on ongoing missile threats.
- The story highlights the balance between sustaining daily life and protecting workers during crises.
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