RTT says their delivery drivers all have licences
RTT looks at their equipment and ensures that they are supplied with the correct gear and tools to deliver the service
One of the questions that popped up after the deliveryman accident, is ‘do the deliverymen have licences?’
This question was raised by WITBANK NEWS readers who reacted to the article about the deliveryman that was injured in an accident.
Ms Prabashini Naicker, group human resources manager of RTT, said no driver is allowed to operate without a valid driver’s licence. “All documents are vetted by a third-party service provider to ensure that the driver’s licenses are valid. In addition, drivers undergo driver training when they are contracted to ensure they are able to drive safely on our South African roads,” she added.
One of the concerns also raised is that the deliverymen ride without proper riding gear, and their helmets are often substandard.
Naicker commented on this point and said, “the drivers are independent contractors and when they are appointed as service providers, RTT looks at their equipment and ensures that they are supplied with the correct gear and tools to deliver the service.”
This according to her includes helmets and roadworthy motorcycles. Naicker said drivers are provided with an induction where these standard operating procedures are clearly outlined and where the company ensures that they are fully aware of the rules of the road.
She added that as of February 1 compulsory defensive driver training has been implemented for all drivers to increase their awareness of what is required to ensure their safety as well as the safety of fellow road users.
“We aim to ensure they are aware of their surroundings, that they drive in accordance with the rules of the road and that if a threatening situation arises on the road, that they are able to respond defensively.”
The accident in which the deliveryman, Mr Ediba Ikengi was injured happened on the corner of OR Tambo Street and Mandela Road on February 23.
Mr Gerrit van Greunen was on his way to collect water from a nearby shopping centre, and he said as he turned into Mandela Road, the delivery motorcycle was in front of him, and he could not avoid the accident.
Ikengi was rushed to the hospital and discharged on Monday, February 28.
“Ediba is taken care of at home. His leg is broken,” his cousin Mr Botedjwa Dweme said.
Naicker said the company’s quality officer met with Ikengi to finalise the outstanding documents about his case and is awaiting the case number from the police.
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