05.06.2025 09:40
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced a development that closely concerns motorcycle couriers during a live broadcast he attended. Minister Yerlikaya stated, "Motorcycle couriers have become essential for e-commerce. Serious problems have arisen regarding this. Now, within 2 months, they will be registered. Not just anyone can become a motorcycle courier; they will need to obtain a license. We will start the inspections then."
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Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya made current evaluations on the agenda during his appearance on Habertürk live broadcast.
MINISTER YERLİKAYA ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST TIME
Minister Yerlikaya, who announced a new development concerning thousands of people working as motorcycle couriers in the country for the first time, stated that those who will do this job will have to obtain a license from now on.
"THERE ARE SERIOUS PROBLEMS REGARDING MOTORCYCLE COURIERS"
Minister Yerlikaya stated the following during the broadcast; "You will need to wear a helmet, gloves, and protective clothing and boots while riding a motorcycle. You will receive training for this job and will need to refresh your training continuously. Motorcycle couriering has become essential for e-commerce. Serious problems have arisen regarding this.
"MOTORCYCLE INSPECTIONS INCREASED BY 114 PERCENT"
Now, within 2 months, they will be registered. Not just anyone can become a motorcycle courier; they will need to obtain their license. We will start inspections then. In 2019, there were 866 fatalities, and in 2024, there are 1484 fatalities due to motorcycle usage. We increased motorcycle inspections by 114 percent and the penalty system by 101 percent. 1584 deaths. The most important issue here is to wear a helmet."
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