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HMSI celebrates 5th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Tiruchirappalli, 24 June 2024: Instilling positive awareness on road safety and safe driving habits in the city, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India celebrated 5th anniversary of the Children’s Traffic Training Park at Tiruchirappalli in the august presence of A. Maheswaran (Deputy Chief Education officer, Thiruchirapalli). Since its inception, the park has played a pivotal role in promoting road safety and enhancing traffic awareness among citizens.

HMSI celebrates 5th anniversary of its Traffic Training Park in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

In June 2019, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in association with Tiruchirappalli Traffic Police inaugurated the traffic training park in Tiruchirappalli. Situated in the heart of the city, the Traffic Training Park has served as a beacon of education and practical training for participants. Its state-of-the-art facilities and interactive programs have empowered countless individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible and safe road behaviour.

Since its inception, nearly 1.7 lac people across all age groups have been trained at the traffic training park, enhancing road safety awareness in the city.

The 5th anniversary celebration is a testament to the park’s enduring impact on the community. The event featured engaging activities covering students of all age groups such as Bicycle Riding Activity, Riding Trainer session, Female safety riding activity, Safety Gear Awareness and Safety riding theory sessions aimed at reinforcing the importance of road safety. The event witnessed engagement of around 100 students from Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Sri Vageesha Vidhyashram Senior Secondary school, and E.R Higher Secondary School. Participants also had the opportunity to experience first-hand the various amenities offered by the park, including simulated road circuits, traffic signboards and virtual driving simulations.

A. Maheswaran (Deputy Chief Education officer, Thiruchirapalli) shared his valuable insights on road safety to the students by highlighting the importance of a proper driving licence before one starts their driving journey and about the relevance of cultivating the habit of following traffic rules at a very young age.

As HMSI looks ahead to the future, it remains dedicated to further expanding the reach and impact of its Traffic Training Park in Tiruchirappalli and beyond. Through continues collaboration with stakeholders and the community, the company aims to cultivate a culture of responsible road behaviour and ensure safer roads for generations to come.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s CSR commitment towards Road Safety:

For Honda globally, road safety comes first. As announced in April 2021, “Honda will strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050”. Fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (CSR), HMSI has been promoting road safety in India since its start in 2001. Working towards the realisation of Honda’s global safety vision, today HMSI’s road safety awareness initiative has already spread to over 57 lac Indians. Its team of skilled safety instructors conduct daily programmes at its 10 adopted traffic parks across India and 6 Safety Driving Education Centres (SDEC).

HMSI dealerships across India spread road safety awareness. HMSI’s proprietary virtual riding simulator increases the risk-prediction ability of riders; while new customers too are given predelivery safety advise (PDSA) before they start riding at every dealership across India.

Swiggy Partners with Gurugram Traffic Police for Road Safety and Traffic Awareness Workshop

Gurgaon April 4, 2024 – Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform has partnered with the Gurugram Traffic Police to conduct a road safety and traffic awareness workshop for delivery partners in Gurugram under the ambit of Delivering Safely, its road safety charter.

Road safety and traffic awareness workshop in Gurugram

The programme was conducted in the presence of SH Virendra Vij, IPS Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Police to educate and empower over 100 delivery partners in the NCR regarding road safety and accident prevention practices. Participants also received training on crucial aspects from SH Sukhbir Singh, HPS-ACP Traffic Police and ASI Rajesh on traffic rules, helmet usage, case studies, consequences of reckless driving, and parking etiquette.

This was followed by a helmet distribution session and a vibrant roadshow by Swiggy’s delivery partner fleet, to showcase Swiggy’s commitment to promoting responsible driving practices.

“Road accidents, and resultant fatalities and injuries are a big scourge for India. Every year these cost the Indian economy 4-5 per cent of the GDP. Most of the victims are pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists, with many of them in their prime working age. Under the charter of Delivering Safely, Swiggy is committed to the welfare of its delivery partners by conducting regular road safety awareness in association with police authorities. We hope to improve traffic sensitisation to delivery partners and to improve their safety,” said a Swiggy spokesperson.

Over the years, Swiggy has conducted drives in different cities across India in its commitment to enabling a safe working environment for its delivery fleet. All delivery partners at Swiggy are provided with insurance that protects them on the road.

Last year, in an industry-first initiative, Swiggy partnered with Dial 4242 to provide on-demand, free, and fast ambulance services to its delivery partners. Swiggy also has Emergency Support Services (ESS), which encompasses various options to cater to the needs of delivery partners during an emergency or mishap on the road. The ESS includes 24*7 hotline numbers, emergency cards for delivery partners, and a direct link to the local police and ambulance service via an SOS button on the delivery partner app.