In a bid to make Khulna city free from traffic congestion, the traffic division of the Khulna Metropolitan Police has taken an initiative, providing structured training to easy-bike drivers on proper road behaviour.
So far, 7,034 drivers have already received the training.
As part of the programme, a training session was held at the Joragate Traffic Office on Saturday where police inspector, city and vehicles, Mohammad Zahirul Islam conducted a multimedia presentation.
Practical demonstrations, video clips and still images were used to enhance understanding of road safety, said Zahirul Islam.
The training covered rules on passenger boarding and drop-off, overtaking, benefits of keeping the left lane clear, importance of complying with traffic laws, concepts of high- and low-speed lanes, measures to reduce congestion, techniques to avoid accidents and emergency responses.
Drivers were also advised not to accept food from strangers, avoid deserted roads after dark, refrain from taking unfamiliar long-distance trips and remain cautious if a masked or suspicious individual boards the vehicle.
聽They were encouraged to use GPS to track location for safety, maintain maximum awareness, and immediately inform authorities through the national emergency service 999 or local police if needed.
Easy-bike drivers welcomed the initiative and expressed appreciation for the effort to develop a disciplined traffic environment.
The KMP hopes that the successful implementation of the training and compliance with the rules by drivers will bring remarkable improvement to the traffic situation in the city.
