Justice minister meets delivery platforms over rider attacks
Justice Minister Costas Fytiris met food delivery platform representatives and police to discuss stronger protection for delivery riders.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris met representatives of food ordering and delivery platform companies operating in Cyprus on Wednesday following recent attacks on delivery riders. Police officials also attended the meeting.
Protection measures and cooperation
The Assistant Chief of Police for Crime Prevention and Combating was among the participants.
According to the Ministry of Justice, company representatives raised concerns and submitted proposals aimed at improving riders’ protection and preventing similar incidents.
Police briefed the companies on prevention and awareness measures already in place. Participants also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and establish more direct information-sharing with the companies.
Previous concerns
Attacks on delivery riders have recurred in Cyprus over the past two years.
In 2024, then-Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis convened a meeting with police and delivery company representatives on the issue. Labour Minister Giannis Panayiotou also attended the meeting.
Hartsiotis described the matter as one of serious concern for the ministry. He later told the House of Representatives that police were examining a possible link between the attacks and organised crime, including reports of a group allegedly selling “protection” to members of its own community.
Ministry objective
The ministry said its objective is to improve delivery riders’ safety through cooperation, timely information-sharing and coordinated prevention measures.
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