Safety and Risk Mitigation
With regards to our vehicles and safety. I think the best endorsement you can give is that we pass the vehicle safety audits for the global leader is schools expeditions: World Challenge Expeditions. World Challenge Expeditions have very high vehicle safety standard and we pass an online audit which is updated every 3 years.
- Vehicles kept in good condition – not kept longer than 10 years of age
- Vehicles serviced at official dealerships only – and serviced at the standard required intervals
- Vehicles are licensed to carry passengers and have a government issued “Certificate of Fitness” which is renewed every 6 months after an inspection
- Drivers have a Public Drivers Permit (PDP) which requires them to have an annual medical check-up to ensure they are fit for driving passengers
- Drivers must have a minimum of 5 years driving experience in order to have a PDP
- Drivers are not permitted to come to work or drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol (aligned with the laws of the country)
- Drivers must adhere to the road laws at all times while driving
- All seats in vehicles are fitted with seat belts
- All vehicles covered by comprehensive vehicle insurance
- All vehicles have passenger liability insurance
- The company has public liability insurance
- Each vehicle has live vehicle tracking which monitors location, speed and driving style in real time
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