Safe Riding

Riding Hazards

In recent years, the rise in demand for food delivery services has caused an increase in reliance on motorcycles, bicycles and power-assisted bicycles (PAB). While these mobility devices offer businesses flexibility and cost-effectiveness, the irresponsible use of the devices can injure pedestrians, road users and the riders themselves. Some riding hazards include:

• Reckless riding;
• Speeding; and
• Distractions (e.g. making phone calls while riding).

Safe Riding

As an employer or rider, you must observe the following laws that are relevant to safe riding:

• Workplace Safety and Health Act
• Road Traffic Act
• Active Mobility Act

Employer's Role

You are encouraged to:

• Implement a zero-tolerance policy against unsafe riders (e.g. penalties for reckless riding).
• Review remuneration scheme to introduce incentives for safety performance.
• Employ riders with valid licences (for motorcycle riders).
• Ensure equipment and mobility devices (company-owned) are suitable for the job and regularly maintained.
• Provide PPE such as gloves, helmets, boots, riding jackets and pants.
• Familiarise riders with emergency response procedures.
• Remind riders to take care of their health and hydrate regularly.

Employee's Role

As a rider, you should:

• Plan delivery routes to avoid hazards (e.g. avoid major roads with heavy or fast-moving traffic).
• Keep to the left and adhere to traffic rules at all times (do not ride against the traffic).
• Avoid riding into the blind spots of other vehicles (especially heavy vehicles like trucks).
• Keep a lookout for and give way to pedestrians (e.g. on shared pathways).
• Dismount from bicycle or PAB when navigating through a crowd.
• Stop riding during heavy downpours.
• Conduct visible check on your mobility device before riding.
• Carry out routine maintenance and timely repairs on your mobility device.

For More Information

Refer to the Guide to Safe Riding on Motorcycles, Bicycles, Power-Assisted Bicycles and Personal Mobility Devices (PDF).