Navigating the Chaos: Safer Daily Riding for Vietnam’s Urban Motorcyclists
The Backbone of Urban Transport
Vietnam runs on two wheels. With over 73 million registered motorcycles—accounting for more than 90% of the country’s road vehicles—motorbikes are more than transportation. They are how people get to work, deliver goods, and keep daily life moving.
But this dependence comes with a cost. Urban riders, especially in cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, face some of the highest motorcycle crash and fatality rates in Southeast Asia. In these dense, chaotic environments, even routine commutes carry serious risk.
Delivery Riders and Commuters: Under Pressure and Under Threat
Delivery riders and working commuters navigate narrow roads, unpredictable traffic flows, and constant pressure to move faster. Whether they’re bringing meals, transporting goods, or racing to beat the morning clock-in, their environment is unforgiving.
• In 2024, Vietnam reported 21,489 road accidents, leading to 9,954 deaths and 16,044 injuries—a significant portion involving motorcyclists in urban areas.
• WHO estimates that more than 60% of road fatalities in Vietnam involve motorcycles, and that urban centers carry a disproportionate burden of these deaths.
• One study found that motorcyclists are 4× more likely to die in a crash than car drivers—and in cities, those odds climb even higher.
How RideHawk™ Can Help
RideHawk is being built for exactly this kind of environment. Here’s how it supports riders in Vietnam’s cities:
• Real-Time Risk Detection: RideHawk sensors alert riders to unsafe situations in real time—before a crash happens.
• Peace of Mind: For riders and their families, knowing RideHawk can detect a crash and pin-point the crash location to expedite help is a critical safety net.
• 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 improve rider safety over time.
• Support for Employers and Fleets: Delivery platforms, small business owners, and fleet operators can use RideHawk to track performance, flag safety concerns, and support their workers in getting to, and from, the office safely.
Protecting the People Who Keep Cities Moving
Motorcycles move Vietnam—and motorcycle riders make that possible. With RideHawk™, we can give urban commuters and delivery riders the tools they need to make it home safely, every day.
Ride Smart. Deliver Safely. RideHawk™.
To learn more: Stefan Pertz – WhatsApp +60 10‑271 2610
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