Kwange, Mamokgolwane LDube, Mxolisi S2026-07-272026-07-272026-07http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14866South Africa’s app-based food and parcel delivery boom has driven a surge in motorcycle use for last mile logistics employing tens of thousands of riders mainly in urban areas. This growth has raised road safety alarms with motorcycle fatalities rising from 1.9% to 3.9% of total road deaths between 2023 and 2024. This quantitative survey of 109 motorcycle delivery riders in Pretoria captured self-reported data on crashes, near misses, protective gear practices and risky behaviours linked to gig economy pressures. Findings reveal a cycle of fatigue, and conspicuity gaps heightening vulnerability. Using the Safe System Approach recommendations include mandatory training, app rewards, speed controls and lanes, road upgrades, vehicle standard enforcement and better post-crash support. This study fills a key data gap on South African delivery riders advocating for systemic reforms to improve safety in the expanding gig-economy urban transport landscape.FulltextenMotorcycle delivery ridersGig economyRoad safetySafe System ApproachRider conspicuityConference Presentationn/a