Indonesian police train online motorcycle taxi drivers in emergency response and safety

Indonesia's National Police traffic corps (Korlantas Polri) is actively enhancing the capabilities of online motorcycle taxi drivers, commonly known as 'ojol,' through a comprehensive safety and emergency response training program.

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The hope is that our ojol friends, after receiving this training, will have additional abilities and skills, making it beneficial for them in their daily routines, whether for earning a living or other activities.

Police Chief Inspector General Wibowo expressed his hope that the "Gebyar Keselamatan Lalu Lintas" (Traffic Safety Festival) event would equip ojol drivers with additional skills beneficial for their daily work. The training, held in Tangerang Selatan, focuses on improving not only driving proficiency but also ethical conduct and discipline on the road.

A key component of the training is emergency first aid for accident victims (PPGD), preparing drivers to provide immediate assistance while awaiting professional medical or police responders. Wibowo stressed that this training aims to empower drivers to handle such critical situations effectively.

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Including our ojol friends will also better understand the fast and appropriate initial handling of traffic accident victims while waiting for our officers or medical personnel to arrive.

Furthermore, the initiative seeks to serve as a catalyst for reducing traffic violations, accidents, and fatalities across the country. The police hope that ojol drivers will emerge as leading advocates for road safety within their communities, promoting a culture of safety starting from their own actions.

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The hope is that our ojol friends can also be eh front-line pioneers of traffic safety in the community. Starting from one point towards public safety.