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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