Move It collabs with Honda, Philippine Red Cross for safety and emergency training

MANILA, Philippines — Motorcycle taxi company Move It recently held a training series dedicated to its team of trainers, assessors, safety program designers and Emergency Response Unit (ERU) in partnership with Honda Safety Driving Center and Philippine Red Cross.

“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,” Move It General Manager Wayne Jacinto said.

“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,” he added.

Move It’s collaboration with Honda Safety Driving Center started in 2022, where its team of trainers, assessors and safety program designers undergo an intensive training program spread across three core courses, with the goal of achieving certification as road safety instructors and assessors:

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.

The same team vets aspiring rider-partners who will move on to the next phase of the Move It onboarding process, which is the mandatory Driver Guidelines Orientation and Training. This program is designed after principles and guidelines set by the Honda Road Safety team and places a strong emphasis on road safety and rider conduct, ensuring Move It’s full compliance with established government standards.

On top of the certification program, the Move It assessment and upskilling team also participates in courses on analytical driving, motorcycle dynamics and practical application of topics like 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 are made accessible to every rider via the in-app learning