Our Covid-19 safety measures

Updated: Friday 4th March 2022

 

 

Whilst the risk of catching Covid-19 is always present, we have produced the following policy with advice & guidance from the Department of Transport (DfT), Department of Education (DfE), Gloucestershire County Council (G.C.C.) & the schools we serve to minimise these risks.

 

Cleaning

• Our vehicles undergone a thorough deep clean using bleach, disinfectant & other recommended cleaning materials daily.

• Particular attention is given to high touch areas including, but not exclusively, handrails, handles, seatbelts & bell pushes.

 

When boarding the vehicle

• Face masks & coverings are not mandatory, however, please think of others by continuing to wear one unless medically exempt.

• Dispensers located near to the front door containing hand sanitiser are available to use on every vehicle.

• All bags should be placed on the floor by your feet or where fitted on vehicles in the overhead luggage lockers.

 

During the journey

• We recommend passengers continue to wear a face mask or covering at all times unless medically exempt.

• Passengers should remain seated & sitting face forward at all times.

• Food or drink should not be consumed unless absolutely necessary in hot weather.

• If the weather permits, please keep windows & skylights open to help with ventilation.

 

When alighting the vehicle

• Please ensure you have all your personal belongings & remove all litter before disposing of it safely in a bin.

• Continue to wear a face covering or mask unless medically exempt until you have alighted the vehicle.

 

Our promise to you

• Drivers will be encouraged to wear either a face covering or mask whilst driving, unless medically exempt or on safety grounds.

• We will continue promote the use of hand sanitiser & practice good hand hygiene at all times.

• We will ensure our cleaning policies are adhered to at all times.

• Our travel guidance is updated on our website when new advice is released by the DfT, DfE, G.C.C. & the schools we serve.

 

Marchants Coaches take the safety & wellbeing of our customers & employees extremely seriously. We are doing everything we possibly can to keep them safe & reduce the risks of catching Coronavirus when travelling on our vehicles.

 

We're here to help....

 

Please contact a member of our Operations Team if you require any assistance:

 

• Call: 01242 257585

• E-mail: operations@marchants-coaches.com

• Visit: Marchants Travel Shop, 61 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3LB.