foodpanda Singapore launched its inaugural Rider Security Month yesterday (October 7), which goals to improve the security of its supply partners.
The initiative is launched in partnership with the Singapore Traffic Police (TP), with Affiliate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Minister of Residence Affairs, and Ministry of Nationwide Improvement, attending because the visitor of honour.
45 supply partners participated within the launch occasion and demonstration, which was held and led by ComfortDelGro Driving Centre (CDC), and the place some instructors gave tips about what riders may look out for his or her security while on the street.
Offering care for his or her riders
In accordance to a 2022 report by CNA, the security of meals supply riders was positioned beneath the highlight after it was revealed in parliament that 5 drivers had handed inside 18 months.
Since then, foodpanda Singapore has joined palms with Seize and Deliveroo to kind the Digital Platforms Business Affiliation (DPIA)—an affiliation that goals to strengthen frameworks to higher help riders and retailers.
foodpanda has additionally continued to spend money on rider’s security, with the Rider Security Month being their latest initiative launched in line with the trigger.
Jamie O’Mahony, Chief Monetary Officer of foodpanda, expressed his dedication to the trigger. In his opening deal with, he shared that he misplaced relations to street site visitors accidents and that this has made him keen about advocating for the security of drivers.
“This is not a PR stunt for us. I really want us to be driving positive change moving forward, and for that reason, this should hopefully work as more of a catalyst on how we can start working and be in partnership with all of the stakeholders that are here today, to drive forward the agenda for riders and other road users,” he said.
In October, foodpanda supply riders can join hands-on security coaching programs, which will likely be tailor-made in accordance to the automobile sort and carried out by the CDC and the Singapore Biking Federation.
Riders who take part within the course will obtain a complimentary security and necessities package, which incorporates an emergency toolkit, rain gear, reflective shirts, first-aid package and extra. Those that demonstrated their dedication to street security may also be eligible for rewards of up to S$300.
This collaboration is a part of the lead up to the Traffic Police’s Singapore Experience Secure marketing campaign, which strives to promote secure driving behaviours amongst motorcyclists, together with supply riders. I believe it can be crucial that such efforts not solely assist to scale back accidents, but additionally contribute to creating safer roads and paths for all. So, I would really like to encourage extra trade stakeholders and companies to promote a robust street security tradition in order that it’s secure for the supply riders.
Affiliate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Minister of Residence Affairs, and Ministry of Nationwide Improvement
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