UN Panel in New Delhi: Addressing Road Safety Challenges for Delivery Agents
UN Panel in New Delhi: Addressing Road Safety
Challenges for Delivery Agents
Global Collaboration for Road Safety
The upcoming United Nations panel in New Delhi, scheduled from November 4 to 6, is
set to address road safety challenges faced by delivery agents, with a
particular focus on those operating two-wheelers for e-commerce orders. This
three-day conference is a collaborative effort between the Institute of Road
Traffic Education and the Global Road Safety Forum of the United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe
International Participation and Key Issues
Approximately 23 countries are expected to
participate in the conference, highlighting the global significance of
addressing road safety hazards arising from the increasing number of delivery
agents. Key topics for discussion include the operation of two-wheeler taxis
and ambulances, regulatory and legal changes needed in the law, and concerns
regarding the safety of vulnerable road users, such as two-wheeler riders and
pedestrians.
Addressing Proliferation and Segregation
Experts at the conference will delve into the
proliferation of delivery agents and propose solutions, taking into account the
specific challenges they face while navigating strict delivery timelines.The
conference will also look into power-two wheeler segregation and develop
pedestrian safety measures for high-speed lanes.
Comprehensive Approach: Driver Training and Medical
Standards
The conference will emphasize the importance of
driver training, establishing medical standards for driver fitness and
certification, and defining the scale of injury and death resulting from road
crashes. The goal of these talks is to develop all-encompassing plans for
improving traffic safety.
Global Road Safety Forum: A Permanent UN Body
Highlighting the significance of the Global Road Safety Forum, the only permanent body within the United Nations system dedicated to improving road safety. The Forum plays a crucial role in overseeing United Nations legal instruments that harmonize traffic rules, including the Conventions on Road Traffic and on Road Signs and Signals of 1968.
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