Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ride-sharing company, from today started distributing helmets and safety jackets to the driver – partners on UberMOTO, following up on its commitment to the safety of both riders and driver-partners.
Less than a week of the launch of their unique global safety toolkit, Uber has taken the initiative to distribute Safety Packet to partners using UberMOTO. More than 3000 Safety packs will be distributed by the end of the month. Each Safety Pack includes:
- 2 Helmets (one for the driver and one for the rider)
- Fluorescent Safety Windbreaker jacket
- Brightly colored T-shirt
Additionally, partners who received these packs were also given a special session on road safety practices.
Prabhjeet Singh, Regional General Manager, Uber said, “At Uber, the safety of our riders and driver partners is a priority and a commitment. At Uber, we are uniquely positioned to use technology to innovate and continue to solve for rider and driver safety concerns. From introducing rider and driver insurance to the launch of the in-app safety toolkit, we are committed to working towards addressing local concerns with our global research and products. This campaign is not only a way to equip our riders and driver partners to be safe while on the road but also to raise awareness about the importance of road safety measures.”
Just a few days ago Uber launched “Safety Toolkit” – a consolidated and comprehensive set of features in-app for riders in Bangladesh. It aims to improve existing safety features while also introducing new ones.
The emergency button that provided riders direct access to 999, the police control room, is now placed under the shield button in the safety toolkit umbrella and will offer a quicker swipe feature for riders during an unwanted emergency. Uber also ensures that the Moto service is not available from 12 – 6 am ensuring moto partners are not taking trips very late at night. UberMOTO is also calling off the forward dispatch to ensure that partners are not distracted by beeps or phone calls.
Previously, Uber has also introduced a first-of-its-kind insurance program for riders and driver partners. The policy will provide both riders and driver partners with free coverage for accidental death, permanent disablement, and hospitalization in case of an accident while on-trip using the Uber App.
About Uber
Uber’s mission is to bring reliable transportation everywhere, for everyone. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get a ride at the touch of a button? Eight years and more than ten billion trips later, we’ve started tackling an even greater challenge: reducing congestion and pollution in our cities by getting more people into fewer cars.
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