The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has received 20 motorcycles, 100 training vests, 25 cases of mineral water, and a tent from Joyride Philippines in support of the agency’s Motorcycle Riding Academy.
MMDA Acting Chairman Don Artes thanked Joyride’s senior vice president for corporate affairs Noli Eala for their support to the academy. The two signed the Deed of Donation and Acceptance last Monday.
“You can hope that the motorcycles will be used correctly and the agency will take care of them so that more citizens can benefit from the motorcycles,” Artes, speaking to Eala, said.
Eala, on his part, expressed his solidarity with the agency’s goal to make motorcyclists safer and more disciplined.
The MMDA officially opened the academy on Sept. 27 in Pasig City, aiming to provide basic knowledge on handling and operating motorcycles with a focus on safe riding.
The academy holds free training for individuals aged 17 years old and above, accommodating 100 participants per batch. Motorcycles will be provided by the academy.
The two-day course includes Basic Road Emergency Response, Road Traffic Rules and Regulations, Motorcycle Orientation on basic parts, control and operation of motorcycles, demonstration of static position and moving position, and Motorcycle Skills Practice and Demonstration.
Those who complete the Basic Motorcycle Rider Course and pass the Motorcycle Riding Skills Test will receive a Certificate of Completion and a badge.
The MMDA has partnered with several stakeholders for the conceptualization of modules and donations of motorcycles, container vans, tents, and helmets.
The agency reported a significant rise in motorcycle-related deaths and crashes since 2015.