Road safety situation of electric bike riders: A cross-sectional study in courier and take-out food delivery population

Wang, Zhuo; Neitzel, Richard; Zheng, Wenjun; Wang, Dezheng; Xue, Xiaodan; Jiang, Guohong

doi:10.1080/15389588.2021.1895129

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“…A study in China confirms that 96.3% out of 315 respondents among food deliverymen used mobile phone while riding (29) . There were about 21% of all courier and take-out food delivery riders by electric bike in China using a mobile phone (30) . The focus of this study is only on riders who hold their phones while riding.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comparison of characteristics between food delivery riders with and without traffic crash experience during delivery in Malaysia

Rusli¹,

Mohammad²,

Kamaluddin³

et al. 2022

Case Studies on Transport Policy

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comparison of characteristics between food delivery riders with and without traffic crash experience during delivery in Malaysia

Rusli¹,

Mohammad²,

Kamaluddin³

et al. 2022

Case Studies on Transport Policy

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“…Therefore, cyclists are prone to take a chance and engage in dangerous riding behaviors when riding. Risky riding behaviors, such as riding after drinking alcohol [ 31 , 32 , 33 ], riding without a safety helmet [ 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 ], riding with a passenger [ 25 , 35 ], riding in the opposite direction [ 25 , 36 ], not obeying traffic signals [ 25 , 33 , 38 ], using a cell phone or wearing headphones while riding [ 36 , 39 , 40 ], chasing and jostling with other vehicles or pedestrians [ 36 ], continuing to ride after discovering a vehicle malfunction [ 36 ], and riding on motor vehicle lanes [ 33 , 41 ] have been confirmed to be associated with the occurrence of ERTIs, consistent with the results of this study.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of Risky Riding Behavior Characteristics of the Related Road Traffic Injuries of Electric Bicycle Riders

Huang

Song

Xie

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Electric bicycle (EB) riders, being vulnerable road users (VRUs), are increasingly becoming victims of road traffic injuries (RTIs). This study aimed to determine the current status and epidemiological characteristics of RTIs among EB riders through a questionnaire survey and roadside observations in Shantou to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of electric bicycle road traffic injuries (ERTIs). A total of 2412 EB riders were surveyed, and 34,554 cyclists were observed in the study. To analyze the relationship between riding habits and injuries among EB riders, chi-square tests and multi-factor logistic regression models were employed. The findings reveal that the prevalence of ERTIs in Shantou was 4.81%, and the most affected group was children under 16 years old, accounting for 9.84%. Risky behavior was widespread among EB riders, such as the infrequent wearing of safety helmets, carrying people on EBs, riding on sidewalks, and listening to music with headphones while bicycling. Notably, over 90% of those who wore headphones while bicycling engaged in this risky behavior. The logistic regression analysis showed that honking the horn (odds ratio (OR): 2.009, 95% CI: 1.245–3.240), riding in reverse (OR: 4.210, 95% CI: 2.631–6.737), and continuing to ride after a fault was detected (OR: 2.010, 95% CI: 1.188–3.402) all significantly increased the risk of ERTIs (all p < 0.05). Risky riding behavior was significantly less observed at traffic intersections with traffic officers than at those without (all p < 0.001).

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“…Therefore, it is necessary to establish a delivery culture that values safety over delivery speed. Most of the previous studies on road safety of delivery workers dealt with the current status of signal violations [ 45 , 46 ]. Studies on the relationship between delivery workers’ desire for income and their road safety are needed.…”

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How has COVID-19 affected the work environment of delivery workers?: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Pyo,

Park,

Ock

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a rapid worldwide increase in the utilization of delivery services. This study delves into the experiences of delivery workers as one of the activley developed industries during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea and sheds light on the effects of the pandemic on their working conditions. Through in-depth interviews with 10 Korean delivery workers, data analysis employed the hermeneutic phenomenology research method developed by Van Manen. The findings indicate a substantial rise in income levels and a positive societal perception of delivery labor post-COVID-19. The pandemic also attracted many new workers to the industry due to low entry barriers and work flexibility. However, challenges persisted as delivery workers grappled with an uncertain legal status and sometimes jeopardized their safety to boost earnings in shorter time frames. The pivotal role played by delivery workers in enhancing communal quality of life and connectivity during the pandemic cannot be overlooked. As we step into a post-COVID-19 era, comprehensive efforts are needed to enhance the working environment for delivery workers globally. Notably, clarifying the relationship between delivery workers and companies within the novel digital labor landscape is essential, alongside establishing institutional frameworks to safeguard workers’ basic rights, including health and safety provisions.

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Road safety situation of electric bike riders: A cross-sectional study in courier and take-out food delivery population

Cited by 29 publications

References 14 publications

A comparison of characteristics between food delivery riders with and without traffic crash experience during delivery in Malaysia

A comparison of characteristics between food delivery riders with and without traffic crash experience during delivery in Malaysia

Analysis of Risky Riding Behavior Characteristics of the Related Road Traffic Injuries of Electric Bicycle Riders

How has COVID-19 affected the work environment of delivery workers?: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

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