Uber, AXA Egypt expand safety partnership to distribute free helmets to scooter drivers

Uber, AXA Egypt expand safety partnership to distribute free helmets to scooter drivers

Abdellatif Waked, Regional General Manager of Uber Middle East and Africa, commented: “We put safety at the heart of what we do, and that’s why we’re pleased to expand Uber’s partnership with AXA Egypt to distribute helmets to thousands of Scooter drivers, with the aim to help create a safer user experience and reduce scooter-related injuries and in Egypt. We believe that collaborations within the private sector have a key role to play in solving urban challenges, like safety, and can make an extensive impact on the public.”

Eng. El-Sayed Metwalli, CEO of the General Authority For Roads, Bridges, and Land Transport in Egypt: “The Egyptian government is putting strong efforts to develop the transportation system in Egypt, and the ride-sharing industry is a key player in that system. Today, we are excited about Uber and AXA's partnership to distribute free helmets to scooter drivers who use the Uber app and enhance safety. We believe that more partnerships from multiple stakeholders are crucial to achieving road safety. With the government’s support, the private sector has a pivotal role to play in creating safer trips on the roads.”

Omar Shelbaya, Board Member AXA Life Insurance Egypt and acting as Managing Director AXA General,