SINGAPORE, 12 August 2026 – Grab, together with the Riding Safety Association of Singapore (RSAS) and the National Delivery Champions Association (NDCA), today launched GrabAcademy RideSafe 2026, a new rider safety programme designed specifically for food delivery riders. The launch was officiated by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Manpower and for Culture, Community and Youth. 

Co-developed by GrabAcademy, Grab’s learning and development arm, and RSAS, the Advanced Riding Development Programme (ARDP): Urban Rider Safety Course was created to address the demands of delivery work, including riding with loaded delivery bags, managing frequent stop-start journeys, and navigating tight spaces – over hours on Singapore’s busy roads. 

While all licensed motorcyclists learn the fundamentals of safe riding, delivery riders operate in a different environment from most road users. Recognising this, GrabAcademy and RSAS developed a curriculum that focuses on the situations delivery riders encounter every day and the techniques needed to ride safely and confidently. 

Beyond the course, GrabAcademy and RSAS will continue collaborating throughout the year to share educational resources and practical safe-riding tips, encouraging delivery riders to continuously build their knowledge and skills. 

Alejandro Osorio, Managing Director, Grab Singapore said, “Every day, we see how our delivery-partners navigate Singapore’s roads – from busy routes to neighbourhood streets, loading bays and multi-storey car parks. That day-to-day experience is unique to delivery work, and requires skills that go beyond everyday riding. That’s why we partnered RSAS to develop a programme built specifically around the way delivery riders work. By combining our understanding of delivery operations with RSAS’ rider training expertise, we’ve created a course that’s practical, relevant and designed to help riders strengthen the skills they use every day.”

Built for delivery work 

The ARDP: Urban Rider Safety Course was developed by combining Grab’s operational insights into delivery work, with RSAS’ expertise in advanced motorcycle instruction.

Participants complete practical riding exercises using their own food delivery bags, allowing instructors to coach them under conditions that reflect their actual delivery work. The two-hour course covers:

• Defensive riding techniques
• Hazard awareness and risk anticipation
• Motorcycle handling and low-speed control
• Emergency braking and vehicle stability while carrying delivery loads

Jason Lim, Chairperson, Riding Safety Association of Singapore said, “Many rider training programmes teach people how to ride a motorcycle safely. Delivery riders, however, use their motorcycles differently every single day. They’re carrying loads, making repeated stops, navigating tight spaces and spending significantly more time on the road. Working with Grab gave us valuable operational insights that allowed us to design a programme around these real-world scenarios. That’s what makes this course different.” 

Building on GrabAcademy’s commitment to partner development

The new course builds on GrabAcademy’s ongoing efforts to support delivery-partners through learning and skills development. Since 2020, GrabAcademy has worked with training partners to equip thousands of delivery-partners (across motorcycles, bicycles and power-assisted bicycles) with road safety knowledge and riding skills. The collaboration with RSAS expands these efforts with a programme specifically focused on motorcycle delivery riders. 

Grab’s broader approach to partner safety combines real-time data, technology and practical support. Grab uses telematics to provide partners with feedback on behaviours such as hard braking and speeding, while in-app fatigue-management prompts encourage them to take breaks and remain alert. Delivery-partners are also not penalised for taking longer to complete deliveries, and during challenging conditions such as heavy rain, Grab proactively informs customers that waiting times may be longer. The new course adds instructor-led training tailored to the day-to-day realities of delivery work. 

Yeo Wan Ling, Adviser, National Delivery Champions Association (NDCA) and Assistant Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), said, “Workplace safety numbers show that riders continue to face real safety risks at work. That is why NDCA has consistently called for stronger safety support, alongside measures that protect livelihoods. Knowing the traffic rules is important, but delivery riders need the skills and judgement to respond safely when traffic closes in, the road turns slippery, or a heavy bag shifts unexpectedly. We welcome Grab and RSAS bringing practical training to more riders on the ground, and encourage other platform operators to make safety training a regular part of the job. After all, every delivery rider deserves to return home safely at the end of the day.”

Interested delivery-partners can find out more or register for upcoming courses on the GrabAcademy website. RSAS will conduct the course and manage participant registration and payment.