Move It boosts partnership HSDC, PRC to further road safety thrust

MANILA: As part of its ongoing safety thrust, Move It has strengthened its partnership with the Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).

Per the homegrown motorcycle taxi company, its renewed partnership with the two organizations helps Move It bolster its skills assessment, capacity-building, and emergency response programs.

“Safety remains a cornerstone of our operations. We are committed to constantly enhancing and advancing our programs, aiming to cultivate a fleet of rider-partners who are not only equipped with essential safety skills but also foster a safety-first mindset,” Move It General Manager Wayne Jacinto said.

“By forging strategic collaborations with esteemed organizations in road safety and emergency response, we continuously evolve our training and assessment program blueprint, aligning with globally recognized certification and training standards,” he added.

Road safety with HSDC

Move It has teamed up with HSDC for a training series dedicated to its team of trainers, assessors, and safety program designers. This collaboration has continued to thrive since its inception in 2022.

The Move It team participated in a training program spread across three core courses:

• Motorcycle Skills Certification (Intermediate to Advanced Courses)
• Safety Riding Course
• Basic Motorcycle Troubleshooting

The first course is a certification program focused on the assessment of road safety awareness and professional driving skills while the second one is a training course focused on enriching the instructors’ road safety mindset and knowledge on how to become a responsible road user.

Finally, the third course teaches one how to ascertain the roadworthiness of a vehicle.

The team that participated in the aforementioned courses will vet aspiring rider-partners who will move on to the next phase of the company’s onboarding process, which is the mandatory Driver Guidelines Orientation and Training.

The said training was said to be designed after the principles and guidelines set by the HSDC team and place a strong emphasis on road safety and rider conduct, ensuring Move It’s full compliance with established government standards.

On top of the certified program, the Move It assessment and upskilling team also participates in courses on analytical driving, motorcycle dynamics, and practical application of topics like motorcycle handling, corrective riding posture, and traffic rules and regulations.

Move It also co-developed road safety courses with the HSDC, which are integrated into its orientation process and are made accessible to every rider via the in-app learning platform Move It Academy.

ERU training with PRC

Move It’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU) — composed of volunteer rider leaders and a dedicated contingent from the company — has undergone an advanced training program with the PRC.

According to the motorcycle ride-hailing company, the said initiative looks to set new standards in emergency response and assistance in the industry.

The training program encompasses a wide range of topics crucial for emergency preparedness and response, including Emergency Action Principle, Basic First Aid, Environmental Emergencies, and Special Situations.

Move It’s ERU team responds to road incidents reported through the platform via the Move It Hotline, the in-app Safety Center, or the Emergency SOS Button.

They conduct a quick assessment of the situation, provide comprehensive on-site support, and facilitate communication with riders, passengers, and their families.

“We are thankful for collaborations with organizations such as the Honda Safety Driving Center and the Philippine Red Cross, for these deepen our industrial knowledge — allowing us to better our service to every passenger and heighten our commitment to safety,” Jacinto said.

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