UAE: Zero cell phone use by school bus drivers stressed

UAE: Zero cell phone use by school bus drivers stressed

Abu Dhabi: As part of a drive to ensure safe bus transport for schoolchildren, more than 700 drivers and bus attendants have recently been trained in Abu Dhabi on safe driving practices, safety measures, and traffic regulations. Organised by transport provider, STS Group, the Safe Driver training event was held at the Abu Dhabi GEMS United Indian School, and saw the participation of traffic officials from the Abu Dhabi Police and the emirate’s public transport regulator, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). A total o 556 school bus drivers were in attendance, along with 150 bus attendants. “The safety of our customers and employees will always be our priority. School bus safety begins with positive and professional driving behaviour. The Safe Driver Campaign serves as a platform to ensure our values of Safe, Timely, Smart resonate with every employee in the workforce,” said Steve Burnell, STS Group managing director. School buses has been at the fore of discussions on traffic safety with the start of the new academic term on August 29. Traffic officials have been urging motorists to give priority to school buses in order to safeguard children using them. A comprehensive awareness campaign by the UAE Ministry of Interior