Indonesian police train motorcycle taxi drivers in safety riding

The Indonesian National Police's Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) has conducted a large-scale safety riding training program for online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers. The event, held in Tangerang Selatan, Banten, saw the participation of approximately 5,350 drivers.

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So this will be beneficial for the ojol colleagues in carrying out their routine activities, both seeking a livelihood and other activities.

Korlantas Chief Inspector General Wibowo emphasized that the training is designed to improve the skills and capabilities of ojol drivers, enabling them to perform their daily duties, including earning a living, more safely. The program also aims to instill a greater understanding of traffic ethics and discipline among the drivers.

Participants received instruction on crucial safety riding materials. These included the importance of using proper safety gear, adopting safe driving behaviors, and maintaining awareness of their own safety and that of other road users. The goal is to foster a culture of safety consciousness within this significant segment of public transportation.

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Through this training, ojol colleagues will understand more about driving skills, ojol colleagues will understand more about traffic ethics and discipline.

By equipping these drivers with enhanced skills and knowledge, the police intend for them to become leading advocates for road safety within their communities. This initiative is part of a broader effort to decrease the number of traffic violations, accidents, and fatalities across the country. The police hope that ojol drivers, through their visible presence on the roads, can inspire safer practices among all road users.

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Hopefully, ojol colleagues can also become the foremost proponents of road safety in the community. Starting from one point towards public safety.