What happens in the event of an accident or breakdown?
In the event of a breakdown, accident or the vehicle becoming immobilised, service users will be instructed to stay in the vehicle until alternative transport can be organised. If the circumstances are deemed dangerous, passengers will be guided in an orderly manner by the driver or Passenger Assistant to a place of safety. Drivers and Passenger Assistants will have access to a mobile phone or radio so that they can endeavour to maintain contact with their base, the Community Care establishment they serve and the Passenger Transport Unit.
In the event of a breakdown, accident or the vehicle becoming immobilised, passengers will be instructed to stay in the vehicle until alternative transport can be organised. If the circumstances are deemed dangerous, children will be guided in an orderly manner by the driver or Passenger Escort to a place of safety. Drivers and Passenger Escorts will have access to a mobile phone so that they can endeavour to maintain contact with their base, the school they serve and the Passenger Transport Unit.
In the event of an accident or breakdown, stay on the bus unless it is unsafe to do so. Please follow the advice of the driver – if there is likely to be a delay, they will normally seek help by telephone. Do not make your own arrangements to get to school or home without first contacting the school or your parents.Drivers will have access to mobile phone or radio so that they can endeavour to maintain contact with their base, the school they serve and the Passenger Transport Unit.
In the event of an accident or breakdown, stay on the bus unless it is unsafe to do so. Please follow the advice of the driver – if there is likely to be a delay, they will normally seek help by telephone. Do not make your own arrangements to get to school or home without first contacting the school or your parents. Drivers will have access to a mobile phone so that they can endeavour to maintain contact with their base, the school they serve and the Passenger Transport Unit.
