Food delivery firms to ensure PMD riders adhere to fire safety standard if deadline brought forward

The three major food delivery companies in Singapore said they have measures in place to ensure their riders use personal mobility devices that are certified safe by the Land Transport Authority. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - 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 and those who fail to comply by end-2020 will be banned from using their PMDs on public paths.

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