Employee Shuttle Usage Procedure and Shuttle Rules
People working in Istanbul, one of the world's largest metropolises, spend hours in traffic every day. Those hours come back to employees as stress and lost productivity. That is why, for many employees, working somewhere that provides an employee shuttle service is now a priority when choosing a job. Volt Lines, which brings the employee shuttle service together with a strong operational arm and innovative technology
People working in Istanbul, one of the world's largest metropolises, spend hours in traffic every day. Those hours come back to employees as stress and lost productivity. That is why, for many employees, working somewhere that provides an employee shuttle service is now a priority when choosing a job. Volt Lines, which brings the employee shuttle service together with a strong operational arm and innovative technology, aims first to cut the hours employees spend in traffic and then to be part of the solution to Istanbul's traffic problem.
There are certain shuttle vehicle rules that employees using an employee shuttle need to follow. In the same way, the qualities shuttle vehicles must have are set out in the directives drawn up on the subject. So what are these rules? Read on for all the procedures and rules relating to employee shuttle vehicles.
What Are the Rules for Using Employee Shuttle Vehicles?
- Before boarding the shuttle, wait until the vehicle has pulled fully up to the kerb.
- Boarding or alighting before the vehicle has come to a complete stop is prohibited.
- Wearing a seatbelt in the vehicle is mandatory.
- Alighting from or boarding the shuttle at places where stopping is prohibited, or on bridges, is prohibited.
- Smoking in the employee shuttle vehicle is prohibited.
- Passengers should not move about inside the vehicle while it is in motion. All passengers must remain seated in their own seats.
- Distracting the driver or chatting with the driver is dangerous and prohibited.
Qualities Shuttle Vehicles Must Have
- The interior floor of the shuttle vehicle must be covered with suitable material to prevent passengers from slipping or falling. The vehicle floor must be checked regularly.
- The vehicle must be ventilated regularly and the vehicle's air conditioning must be checked regularly. Air conditioning or heating must be used appropriately for the weather conditions.
- There must be absolutely no cracks or breaks in the vehicle's glass surfaces. Bearing directly on driving safety, this clause is among the most important employee shuttle rules.
- All interior lighting must be in working order and must be checked regularly.
- Passengers must be protected from exhaust fumes and dust.
- Shuttle vehicles must be cleaned regularly.
- Vehicle maintenance must be carried out periodically. Roadworthiness inspection and annual routine servicing must never be neglected.
- A fire extinguisher must be carried in the vehicle, it must be serviced regularly, and its pressure levels must be checked regularly.
- Vehicles must carry first aid supplies that are checked periodically.
- All of the vehicle's safety equipment must be sound and in working order.
- Tyres appropriate to the season must be used on the vehicles.
Operating Procedures and Principles for Shuttle Vehicles
Every shuttle vehicle that will be used in employee transportation must obtain an employee shuttle route permit. Applications for the employee shuttle route permit are made online. To use the newly introduced system, you can use TUHİM's Electronic Application System.
You can also find everything you need to know about obtaining a Shuttle Transportation Authorisation Certificate by reading our blog post .
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