Hein Jonker, founder of the Motorcycle Safety Institute, urges on-demand delivery companies to prioritize rider safety by implementing stricter regulations, providing training and support, and fostering a culture of respect on the roads.
Hein Jonker, the founder of the Motorcycle Safety Institute, is calling for on-demand delivery companies to prioritize the safety of their contracted riders. Jonker believes these companies have a responsibility to ensure riders are fully licensed, provide subsidized or paid rider training, and offer appropriate riding gear. He also advocates for regular inspections of both riders and their vehicles, subsidized medical or life insurance, and monthly safety talks.
Jonker further suggests that delivery companies should establish a union representing riders and their rights, creating a platform for safer working conditions. He highlights the ongoing challenges faced by delivery riders, citing insufficient regulations surrounding rider safety in South Africa. He attributes the negative perception of delivery riders to three primary issues: behavior in traffic, disregard for road laws, and a lack of awareness regarding inherent risks. Jonker emphasizes that riders' behavior, often driven by pressure to complete deliveries efficiently, contributes to the perception of them being out of control on the roads.He also points to the lack of respect delivery riders receive from other road users, who often exhibit a superiority complex. Jonker stresses the importance of proper riding training to mitigate risks for delivery riders, acknowledging the shortage of training centers capable of meeting the demand. His comments follow several incidents involving delivery riders in Cape Town, including a fatal accident in Camps Bay. Residents have expressed concerns about the aggressive delivery timelines set by on-demand services, which they believe put undue pressure on riders. The fast-paced nature of the job often leads to riders compromising safety measures, such as properly securing their helmets. Jonker concludes by stating that this pressure inevitably increases the risk of accidents, leading to tragic consequences on the roads
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