First announced at the FIA Region II Roundtable in 2023, the project was officially launched in September 2024. The program leverages GPS tracking technology installed on students’ bicycles to identify high-risk areas. The data collected will be used to provide government authorities with detailed insights into student cycling patterns, enabling them to make data-driven interventions to improve road safety. This evidence-based approach aims to enhance cycling routes and reduce risks for young cyclists throughout the country.

At the launch event, approximately 100 representatives from government departments and local schools gathered to discuss the program's key objectives, including improving cycling safety, promoting sustainable transport, and utilising technology to enhance road safety infrastructure. This aligns with Vietnam’s current 2030 Road Safety Strategy and 2050 Net Zero commitments with emphasis on safe and sustainable mobility.

The project's key activities included developing the Bike Safely GPS tracker app, providing cycling safety training at 12 schools in Phu Thien district–where over 60% of students commute by bicycle–and collecting data from 11 schools to identify high-risk areas.

With over 17 million children commuting to school daily in Vietnam, many face dangerous road conditions, such as high-speed traffic and inadequate cycling infrastructure. The 'Ride Safe – Bike Safety' program addresses these challenges by providing students and schools with the tools and knowledge for safer travel.

The program is expected to directly benefit over 5,200 students, teachers, and parents, while equipping local authorities with the data needed to improve cycling infrastructure. Ultimately, the project aims to create safer, greener commuting options for young cyclists and contribute to Vietnam’s broader environmental and transport goals.