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Indonesian Traffic Police Equip Ride-Hailing Drivers with Safety Training
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Indonesian Traffic Police Equip Ride-Hailing Drivers with Safety Training

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Indonesian National Traffic Corps (Korlantas) is providing safety training to ride-hailing drivers.
  • The initiative, part of the Polantas KARIB program, aims to enhance driver skills and promote road safety.
  • Drivers are encouraged to become active agents of road safety through the training.

The Indonesian National Traffic Corps (Korlantas) Polri is actively working to enhance road safety by providing crucial training to ride-hailing drivers. Under the banner of the Polantas KARIB program, which emphasizes partnership, proactivity, responsiveness, intuition, and integrity, the Korlantas aims to foster a safer environment for all road users.

Inspector General Wibowo, the Head of Korlantas Polri, highlighted the strategic importance of ride-hailing drivers as partners in serving the community. He stated that the ongoing 'Gebyar Keselamatan Lalu Lintas' (Traffic Safety Festival) event, held in Tangerang Selatan, is a testament to this commitment. The event saw participation from the general public and various ride-hailing communities, drawing thousands from across the Jabodetabek region.

During the event, Korlantas Polri delivered specialized training modules covering Emergency First Aid (PPGD) and safe riding techniques. These sessions are designed to equip drivers with essential skills to handle emergencies and navigate traffic safely, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.

The spirit of partnership is very much in line with the Polantas Karib program, which aims to always build partnerships, be active, responsive, intuitive, and also have integrity in serving the community.

— Irjen WibowoHead of Korlantas Polri explaining the alignment of the ride-hailing driver initiative with the Polantas KARIB program's principles.

Wibowo urged the participating drivers to not only receive the training but to actively embody its principles. He expressed his desire for them to return home not just as attendees but as "agents of road safety." This call to action underscores the program's goal of empowering drivers to become advocates for safe driving practices within their communities and among their peers.

The Polantas KARIB program signifies a broader effort by the Korlantas to build stronger relationships with the public and integrate community members into road safety initiatives. By focusing on partnerships and proactive engagement, the program seeks to create a more collaborative approach to traffic management and accident prevention in Indonesia.

Today, all of you are present here; I do not want you to go home from this event merely as participants. I truly want those present today to go home as agents of road safety.

— Irjen WibowoHead of Korlantas Polri encouraging ride-hailing drivers to become advocates for road safety after receiving training.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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