Uber, Old Mutual, Security Experts Improve Safety of Driver Partners in Ghana

Driver-partners registered on the Uber app in Ghana have had the opportunity to engage security experts, representatives of Old Mutual Insurance and members of the local team. Uber at a workshop aimed at improving general safety during an Uber trip.

The sessions covered topics such as risk reduction and potential driving accidents, the use of correct registration documents, the improvement of their well-being and the management of their stress for driving partners. the detailed presentation of Uber's built-in security features.

Commenting on the sessions, Lola Kbadim; The General Manager for West Africa at Uber said: "Safety is at the heart of all our activities at Uber and we are still working to improve the experience of registered driver drivers on the Uber. 39; application. We believe that it is important to work with safety, health and safety experts, as well as with organizations such as Old Mutual, to organize workshops providing driver drivers with relevant safety advice. and useful, enabling them to make safer decisions before, during and after each visit. ride. As safety is a key pillar for us at Uber, we strive to ensure that driver partners have access to information that improves quality and safety on the road. "

She added: "Security workshops are being held simultaneously for driver partners in Accra and Kumasi," said Jessica Poku; Country Manager for Uber in Ghana. "Uber's main goal is to make cities safer, which means listening to those who protect and serve our communities every day. These workshops are designed to give partner drivers access to knowledge and information facilitated by subject matter experts on a wide variety of topics that are essential to travel safety. "

S & # 39; expressing on the collaboration between Old Mutual and Uber, Rita Adu Boateng; The Director of Marketing and Communications at Old Mutual said, "Our pbadion is to help our clients achieve their financial goals and we believe that they can only achieve their financial goals if they are safe. Old Mutual is excited about this partnership as it provides us with the platform to work with Uber to provide our partner drivers with safety tips that ensure their safety at all times. "

The safety workshop is part of a recurring safety initiative organized by Uber to reinforce and reiterate its commitment to safety. Make trips safer and safer for our partner drivers and bikers with our safety features. Security workshops were organized by Uber in sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, Lagos, Abuja, Kumasi and Accra, as well as workshops in Kampala and Dar Es Salaam.

Uber will celebrate its third year of operations in Accra, Ghana, on June 9, 2019, and announce a series of activities and initiatives for its community of driving partners and runners in Accra and Kumasi. .