Using sign language, the 28-year-old food service delivery rider said it was difficult for him to find a job in the service sector where verbal communication was usually a key criteria. He was among 40 food service delivery riders, including those with hearing and speech impairments, who were given first aid and basic life support training to help them better react to accidents while on the road. Mohd Fahmiruddin, who started out driving Grab, said he switched to food delivery on motorcycle due to the cost, as he commutes daily to Johor Baru from his home in Benut, some 75km away. “Being on the road most of the time, we face high risks as riders so this training is useful to us,” he added. “When the people were told to stay at home, the riders risked their safety and continued to deliver food to us.

Source: The Star August 28, 2020 23:48 UTC