‘Trained to drive safely. For comments please call 800-STSS’ proudly displayed on all STS buses.
Have you ever wondered how much care and attention goes into driver selection, screening, training and assessment? Our drivers rank among the best-trained commercial vehicle drivers on the road internationally.
Our drivers undergo:
Initial pre-service comprehensive training programme.
At least 80 hours of training in technical skills, bus environment management, student discipline and customer service during the first year of employment.
They participate in classroom, practical and homework sessions. Trainer evaluation and a final road and written test determine a driver’s qualification.
Training in an internationally renowned training company, organised by the RTA , medical test, drug and alcohol test and a background check before obtaining their school bus driving license.
All STS drivers participate in Continuous Professional Development programmes which include: