PMD safety deadline: Food delivery firms to help riders comply

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The three major food delivery companies in Singapore have said that should a safety deadline for personal mobility devices (PMDs) be brought forward, they will ensure their riders comply with it.

The deadline is for the PMDs to meet prescribed safety standards. Those who fail to comply by end-2020 will be banned from using their PMDs on public paths.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 26, 2019, with the headline PMD safety deadline: Food delivery firms to help riders comply. Subscribe