Some food delivery workers in Dublin say they don't feel safe doing their jobs.
It follows a recent spate of attacks on Deliveroo riders.
Gardaí in the north inner city have increased their patrols in response to a number of recent threats and attacks on delivery riders.
Deliveroo has been in touch with gardai seeking a meeting about protecting its workers in Dublin.
Many of the riders believe they are being targeted over the nationalities.
Deliveroo says: "We strongly condemn all forms of attacks or violence on riders. There is no place for this, especially when riders are carrying out a vital role in their communities, helping the public to receive the food they need and want.
"The security and safety of riders is our absolute priority and we take every step to ensure they feel safe when on the road."
A garda spokesperson says: "An Garda Síochána in the North inner city have initiated a policing operation in response to a number of recent incidents in the area."
