Grab and MOVE IT Conduct Nationwide Road Safety Training, Engaging Thousands of Drivers and Riders

• In line with their steadfast commitment to road safety, Grab and MOVE IT have partnered with CEMEX, MMDA, and the PNP for the ‘Drive Safe: Takbong Swabe, Safe Palagi!’ campaign during Road Safety Month.
  

Thousands of Grab and MOVE IT driver-, rider-, and delivery-partners participated in the “Drive Safe: Takbong Swabe, Safe Palagi!” road safety training program in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan De Oro. The program focused on critical aspects of road safety, such as defensive driving, vehicle maintenance, and traffic rules and regulations.

Key Highlights:

• Fatigue Nudge: Understanding the hazards of driver fatigue, Grab and MOVE IT have introduced Fatigue Nudge, a smart fatigue management feature that monitors drivers’ active online hours and ensures they take necessary breaks. It reminds drivers to rest when they exceed the recommended online threshold. Fatigue Nudge will go live on the Grab and MOVE IT driver apps this June.
• Real-Time Overspeeding Alert: This feature aims to enhance road safety by encouraging adherence to speed limits. Utilizing the accuracy of GrabMaps, the Overspeeding Alert displays the vehicle’s speed in relation to the road’s speed limit and turns the speed meter red when the limit is exceeded, urging the driver to slow down.

The activation of Fatigue Nudge and Real-Time Overspeeding Alert supports Grab and MOVE IT’s commitment to continuously improving safety on their platforms.

Grab Philippines Chief Operating Officer Ronald Roda shares:

“Safety is a cornerstone of everything we do. To us, we view safety as a shared responsibility across all our stakeholders – be it passengers, regulators, drivers, or platforms. We are continuously innovating our safety and security measures, championing driver skills development, activating cutting-edge safety technology, and collaborating with like-minded partners to shape a future for ride-hailing that is safe, secure, and responsible. Our commitment extends beyond simply transporting individuals; it encompasses a steadfast dedication to ensuring every journey is synonymous with safety.”

Working with Road Safety Experts

Further enriching the workshops are the expertise and insights from Grab and MOVE IT’s partners in road safety: CEMEX, the Philippine National Police, and various transportation authorities like the Metro Manila Development Authority. CEMEX conducted a workshop educating drivers about maintaining safe distances when driving near large vehicles like trucks and buses, focusing on identifying blind spots through a simulation with large trucks to protect vulnerable motorists like two-wheel riders.

Meanwhile, transport authorities in various cities provided an educational refresher on traffic rules and regulations to elevate drivers’ and riders’ understanding of their responsibilities on the road. The goal is to ensure safety, efficiency, and fairness on roads and highways, creating a more informed and cautious driving community.

Deepening Partnership with the Philippine National Police

Grab Philippines Head of Operations CJ Lacsican, along with representatives from MOVE IT, joined Chief PNP Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil in signing a memorandum of agreement between the ride-hailing platforms and the PNP.

This week, Grab and MOVE IT enhanced their partnership with the Philippine National Police, reinforcing their commitment to safety and security across their ride-hailing platforms. Through this strengthened collaboration with law enforcement, both Grab and MOVE IT are setting new standards for ensuring a trustworthy and secure transportation environment for every user. An integral part of this initiative is the availability of an Emergency SOS Button within the platforms’ Safety Center, accessible to passengers during their rides. This feature provides users a direct line to authorities’ hotlines, enabling swift access to emergency assistance when needed.