MOVE IT Enhances Safety Training Program, Strengthens Ties with HONDA Safety Driving Center and Philippine Red Cross

Homegrown motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT strengthens its strategic partnerships with the HONDA Safety Driving Center and the Philippine Red Cross as part of its ongoing commitment to safety.

Maintaining Global Standards for Local Moto-Taxi

MOVE IT collaborates with the HONDA Safety Driving Center to train and certify its team of safety trainers and assessors. The renewed partnerships with these organizations intensify MOVE IT’s 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,” shares MOVE IT General Manager Wayne Jacinto.

“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,” adds Jacinto.

Sharing the Dedication to Road Safety with HONDA Safety Driving Center

MOVE IT has strengthened its partnership with HONDA through a dedicated training series for its team of trainers, assessors, and safety program designers. This collaboration has thrived since its inception in 2022.

The initiative involves MOVE IT team members participating in an intensive training program across three core courses, aimed at achieving certification as road safety instructors and assessors:

• Motorcycle Skills Certification (Intermediate to Advanced Courses)
  • A certification program focused on the assessment of road safety awareness and professional driving skills.
• Safety Riding Course
  • A training course aimed at enriching instructors’ road safety mindset and knowledge on responsible road use.
• Basic Motorcycle Troubleshooting
  • A training course on assessing the roadworthiness of a vehicle.

After completing the certification program, MOVE IT trainers and assessors are empowered to implement MOVE IT’s mandatory skills and vehicle assessment program for prospective rider-partners. This same team vets aspiring rider-partners who will then proceed to the mandatory Driver Guidelines Orientation and Training program, designed in line with principles and guidelines set by the HONDA Road Safety team. This program places a strong emphasis on road safety and rider conduct, ensuring MOVE IT’s full compliance with established government standards.

Additionally, the MOVE IT assessment and upskilling team participates in courses on analytical driving, motorcycle dynamics, and practical applications such as motorcycle handling, corrective riding posture, and traffic rules and regulations.

MOVE IT has also co-developed road safety courses with the HONDA Safety Driving Center, which are integrated into its orientation process and made accessible to every rider via the in-app learning platform MOVE IT Academy.

Boosting MOVE IT’s Emergency Response Unit with the Philippine Red Cross

MOVE IT has fortified its partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for an advanced training program designed specifically for the members of its Emergency Response Unit (ERU). The ERU is composed of volunteer rider leaders and a dedicated contingent from the MOVE IT team. This initiative seeks to set new standards in emergency response and assistance in the motorcycle taxi industry. The training program encompasses a wide range of topics crucial for emergency preparedness and response, including Emergency Action Principles, Basic First Aid, Environmental Emergencies, and Special Situations.

Following the completion of workshop sessions with the PRC, MOVE IT ERU members undergo further evaluation before being officially deployed as emergency responders. The ERU 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. The ERU administers basic first aid when required, while deferring to professional medics for full-fledged medical attention and action.

“We are thankful for collaborations with organizations such as 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,” notes Jacinto.