Fast-Paced and High-Risk: Protecting Motorcycle Delivery Riders in the Philippines
On the Front Lines of Urban Mobility
In the Philippines, motorcycles aren’t just convenient—they’re essential. By 2021, 36% of households owned a motorcycle, accounting for half of all vehicles on the road. These bikes power delivery services that have become lifelines for many, from food and medicine to small businesses and consumer goods.
Delivery Riders Face Mounting Risks
Despite following traffic laws, motorcycle delivery riders routinely push through dangerous conditions. A University of the Philippines survey found riders—mostly low-income men working over eight hours a day—routinely face dirt roads, pedestrian hazards, poor lighting, and minimal employer support for health or safety.
Meanwhile, the human toll is undeniable. In Metro Manila alone in 2021, over 22,900 motorcycle-related accidents were recorded, resulting in nearly 14,900 injuries and 264 deaths—equivalent to 41 people injured daily.
A System at Breaking Point
Rapid growth in motorcycle registrations—up over 50% in six years—has stressed the system. Crashes are driven by poor infrastructure, weak enforcement, low helmet use, and a lack of formal rider training. Helmets make a difference: they reduce the risk of death by 42% and serious head injury by 69%, yet many riders still don’t wear them.
RideHawk: Protecting the Delivery Workforce
Delivery riders embody dedication under pressure—and deserve better protection. RideHawk delivers:
• Real-Time Risk Detection: RideHawk sensors alert riders to unsafe situations in real time—before a crash happens.
• Crash Alerts to Expedite Emergency Response: If a crash occurs, RideHawk detects it instantly and, with GPS, points to the exact crash location to ensure help arrives quickly.
• Tailored Training Based on a Rider's Own Performance: RideHawk tracks rider performance, provides a 'Safety Score' at the end of the ride, and delivers feedback and personalized training to help instill safe riding habits.
• Fleet Analytics for Employers: Track, monitor, and coach risky delivery behaviors. RideHawk can help you determine what workers contribute the most risk to your fleet?
Closing Thought
Delivery riders are the lifeblood of urban commerce. With RideHawk, we can help them stay safe—from rush hour chaos to late-night weather challenges.
Ride Smart. Protect Riders. Drive Change with RideHawk™.
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