DRIVERS CODE
PASSENGER SAFETY
- Responsible driving while adhering to speed limits.
- Ensuring that vehicles are regularly serviced with attention to details like the legality of tyres.
- Daily vehicle checks.
- Seatbelts are to be fitted in each vehicle (jeeps are an exception).
- Itineraries involving excessive driving will be avoided.
- Honking only when necessary.
- No alcohol consumption during work hours.
- Rest stops.
- Only essential calls are to be taken and answered (not while driving).
- Have basic first-aid knowledge and carry a first-aid kit.
TIPS AND GIFTS
- Tipping your chauffeur or small gifts of appreciation for their service is allowed and encouraged..
- Drivers are not under any circumstances permitted to request gifts or tips for their services.
ITINERARIES AND FLEXIBILITY
- Arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time for departure is mandatory unless in the case of unavoidable instances like road accidents.
- Chauffeurs are to be well-groomed at all times.
- Mobile number to be provided when possible.
- Suitable times for each day’s itinerary are to be discussed with the client.
- Practice flexibility when it comes to requests for slight changes in the route and arrival times (this will include an additional cost to be paid directly to the driver).
- Clients are free to request excursions and this can be incorporated into your itinerary if it fits into the schedule and poses no threat to safety only.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
- Chaueffers may act as the middleman between the company and the client when faced with issues.
- Provide direct advice for minor issues.
- Assist in hotel check-in and check-out.
RELATIONSHIP WITH PASSENGERS
- Clients are welcome to give feedback about the driver’s service.
- Chauffeurs are to offer general advice when necessary.
- Passenger concerns about driving speed should be respected.
- Mutual respect and politeness must be practised by both parties.