The SaferDeli project aimed at enhancing the road safety skills of last-mile delivery two-wheelers (motorcyclists, cyclists, and e-scooter riders) who are vulnerable road users with high accident rates. The goal was to develop and implement an advanced and holistic vocational training approach, customized to their work-based needs. Being aware of the challenges of road safety education of the specific sector, the focus of the partnership was on jointly developing the multidisciplinary material and virtual learning platform as well as implementing the in-person seminars, to properly train them on specific topics (i) that are relevant to their everyday tasks, (ii) that really concerns them in real-life, and (iii) that really attracts their interest. To this end, the effective mix of digital and in-person training methods on VET was exploited to upskill and protect delivery professionals from being involved in road accidents and, ultimately, reduce work-related accidents while supporting safer, more sustainable and responsible riding.
The project addresses the urgent need to improve the road safety skills and driving performance of last-mile delivery two-wheelers, who are among the most vulnerable road users and experience high accident rates due to their working conditions being constantly on the road. Despite EU progress in road safety, fatalities and serious injuries among motorcyclists, cyclists, e-scooter and e-bike riders remain disproportionately high. In Mediterranean countries, where climate conditions favour two-wheeler-based deliveries, the rapid expansion of e-commerce and food delivery services nowadays has further increased exposure to road safety risks, particularly related to driver fatigue, distraction, high traffic density and limited access to structured professional training. The needs addressed by this project relate to the lack of tailored and practical vocational education and training for last-mile delivery professionals. By combining physical and digital training activities, the project aims to improve driving behaviour, risk awareness, enhance professional qualifications and contribute to safer urban mobility for all road users, in line with Erasmus+ VET priorities and EU road safety objectives.