Yango Ride recently organized two safety-focused events in Yaoundé and Douala, bringing together driver-partners, road safety authorities, healthcare professionals, and digital security specialists. These events, held under the theme "Your Safety, Our Priority," aimed to enhance safety measures for daily commutes. The gatherings included practical training sessions, health checks, and demonstrations of safety features available on the Yango Ride application.
A significant aspect of the events was the free visual screening for driver-partners, along with blood pressure and general health checks, conducted in partnership with the Cameroonian Red Cross, Calex Optics, and CareHelp. These health checks were crucial, given that driver-partners spend a substantial amount of time on the road. Participants received guidance on next steps for those requiring visual correction and identified potential health concerns.
The events also featured demonstrations of safety features on the Yango Ride application. Driver-partners learned to share their live location with trusted contacts, set emergency contacts, and report incidents directly through the app. Dr. Clovis Pilla, Country Manager of Yango Cameroon, emphasized the importance of driver-partners' well-being and the need for practical safety knowledge.
The gatherings facilitated discussions among road safety authorities, law enforcement representatives, healthcare professionals, and digital security specialists. Topics included daily safety challenges such as driver fatigue, fraudulent calls, and adherence to traffic rules. The sessions highlighted the roles that drivers, couriers, passengers, institutions, and technological platforms can play in creating safer commutes.
The Yaoundé event saw participation from the Yaoundé City Mayor's representative, local police authorities, and a representative from the Ministry of Transport. The Douala event brought together local stakeholders and Yango Ride representatives from national and regional levels. Driver-partners appreciated the initiative, citing the value of sharing experiences and finding solutions to common challenges.
Interactive activities, including a Safety Quiz Challenge, reinforced participants' safety knowledge. The quiz covered traffic codes, emergency procedures, and Yango's safety features. Yango Group, an international technology company based in Dubai, aims to adapt global technologies to local needs, operating in over 30 countries across various sectors, including mobility, delivery, and fintech.
Yango Ride's safety events in Yaoundé and Douala reflect the company's commitment to prioritizing safety and enhancing the well-being of its driver-partners. By providing practical training, health checks, and safety feature demonstrations, Yango Ride seeks to contribute to a safer and more secure environment for daily commutes in Cameroon.
Key points
- Yango Ride organized safety events in Yaoundé and Douala to prioritize driver-partners' safety and well-being.
- The events included practical training sessions, health checks, and demonstrations of safety features available on the Yango Ride application.
- Yango Ride aims to create a safer environment for daily commutes by providing driver-partners with the necessary knowledge and tools.
