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■Ensure that all passengers are in compliance with safety
requirements before the vehicle moves.
■Inspect any safety exits at the beginning of each shift
and report problems immediately.
■Refuse or delay trips when conditions constitute a safe-
ty hazard to passengers or equipment.
■Follow safety procedures for dealing with aggressive
passengers.
■Complete a defensive driving course once every two
years.
■Meet or exceed all physical fitness qualifications
required by the company and the licensing authority.
■Remain in or with the bus at all times or otherwise
secure access.
■Communicate emergency evacuation procedures to
passengers as indicated in the procedures manual.
■Ensure that child passengers are legally and safely in
child safety seats before putting vehicle into motion.Vehicle Operation
■Ensure that no passenger injuries occur as a result of
abrupt or extreme driving procedures.
■Drive vehicle to maximize fuel mileage, keeping
mileage within 10% of average for vehicle type.
■Activate “No Passing” lights 100% of the time when chil-
dren are boarding or leaving bus.
■Come to a complete stop at railroad crossings 100% of
the time (or as legally required).
■Reduce vehicle repair costs by 10% next year.
See also: Customer Service and Support