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Women at the Wheel: Hit 96.7 Interviews One of the First Women Bus Drivers in the UAE

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In an inspiring and groundbreaking radio interview, RJ Dona Sebastian from Hit 96.7 FM, the leading Malayalam radio channel in the UAE, had the privilege of speaking with Jinshi Gopi. Jisnhi is a trailblazing STS bus driver at GEMS Modern Academy (GMA) and has broken barriers and become one of the first female bus drivers in the UAE. As a leading private operator in the GCC’s transport industry, we are known for our efficient services and for taking the lead in promoting diversity and equal opportunity.

During her conversation with the RJ, Jinshi voiced her belief that women hold the key to changing the world. Her journey as a female bus driver is about driving buses and inspiring positive change and breaking stereotypes in a traditionally male-dominated field. She views her role as an opportunity to pave the way for other aspiring women, proving that dedication, skill, and passion know no gender boundaries. 

The radio interview with Jinshi serves as a reminder that everyone has the power to inspire and create positive change in their surroundings. As STS continues to lead the way in the transport and technical services industry, we are proud to have Jinshi champion diversity and equal opportunity.

Tune in and be inspired by Jinshi’s remarkable journey as she drives forward on the path of progress and empowers women to break barriers in every sphere of life.

STS Group and ITC Abu Dhabi Come Together to Empower Students as Road Safety Champions

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STS Group has always prioritised student safety and as a responsible transport operator, they actively conduct interactive learning programmes for students, delivering lessons in road safety. 

The Road Safety Awareness Campaign was launched on 8 February 2023 in Horizon Private School, Abu Dhabi, and was attended by senior members of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), Road Safety UAE, and STS Group. The purpose of the campaign is to empower the student community to become advocates of road and transport safety through a unique learning environment with a curated road safety curriculum, interactive videos, and games. 

During the campaign workshops, students are assigned appropriate learning levels (Primary/Intermediate/Senior) based on their grades. They undertake lessons in road safety management and participate in engagement activities with interactive games and quizzes that teach them to treat road safety as an ongoing responsibility. 

The learning programme covers topics like travel safety protocol in the school bus and on the road and emergency protocol. One of the learning modules is based on local laws related to the use of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) like bicycles and e-Bikes. The campaign includes interactive board games designed to teach students about road safety practices and danger zones surrounding the school bus. Winners of the games receive goodie bags and one lucky student was awarded a bicycle, while another took home an e-Bike.

Click the link to explore the Road Safety Awareness Campaign curriculum: ITC Digital Link

Sumaya Saeed Al Neyadi, Section Head of Road Safety in ITC Abu Dhabi explains: “ITC is committed to improving road safety in line with the vision of the authorities of Abu Dhabi and of UAE Federal level, and this School Road Safety Campaign is of particular interest to ITC and the society of the UAE. As a mother of three, I can relate to the desire of all parents to make sure that our children are safe on the roads. Road safety education must start at home and at school and hence, we are delighted to collaborate with STS Group on this exciting and important campaign.”

Steve Burnell, STS Group Managing Director, said “The campaign aims to reach over 65,000 students across 20 schools over the span of six months, with the purpose of embedding traffic safety principles, proper conduct on roads, and the values of safe driving in children from an early age. By doing so constructively and systematically, we will contribute to reducing road traffic accidents and help raise a generation of safer drivers for the future.”

The campaign has been a resounding success since its launch in February and has covered eight schools across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai. The initiative aligns perfectly with STS Group’s holistic approach towards shaping a safety-centric culture within the community and reflects our core values of Safe, Timely, Smart. 

Creating Healthier Workplaces with Ergonomics

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Employees in the UAE spend up to 40 hours a week sitting in front of a computer. Such a sedentary workplace culture can lead to a number of health issues and musculoskeletal disorders – tendonitis, lower back strain, and carpal tunnel to name a few. The good news is that one can greatly reduce many of these risks by focusing on ergonomics. Ergonomics is the science of designing the office space in such a way to reduce fatigue and discomfort. With the employee wellness in mind, the QHSE team at STS Group organised an ergonomics session with the NMC Healthcare, in February 2021. The online workshop was conducted by a licensed Physiotherapist from the NMC Specialty Hospital. The session focused on the proper use of Display Screen Equipment and included demonstrations of simple exercises and stretches that one could take to improve their posture.

STS Group Now In Qatar

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The STS Group recently expanded its operations to the Qatar market with two schools.

School Transport Services, a part of the STS Group of companies, commenced operations as a bus and car rental company, specialising in school transport and charter bus services in Dubai in 2008, and soon became the leading private operator and preferred partner of choice for school transport solutions across the UAE. By enabling more than 80,000 students with safe and reliable transport, we have transformed the way the UAE community experiences the school bus journey. Spurred on by the success in the UAE, the STS Group took on the recent expansion in Qatar. “Recognising the opportunity for transport and logistics management in a new market, we began our expansion in Qatar over two years ago,” said Steve Burnell, managing director of STS Group. “We now operate in two schools and will continue to expand our presence there,” he added.

Gems American Academy Qatar

GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) is part of the GEMS Education family, a network of international schools that offer students the highest standard of education. As a GEMS Education school, they embody the GEMS core concepts of leading through innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning and global citizenship.

As a trusted and experienced provider of passenger transport services across the region, STS Group has a wealth of experience in supporting school service requirements to deliver Safe, Timely, Smart solutions,” said Head of School/ CEO of GEMS American Academy Qatar. “STS Group’s extensive fleet is equipped and maintained with the latest technology to ensure safety, quality, and comfort. We are extremely delighted to have them manage our school
transport,” he said.

Gems Wellington School Qatar

Modelled on the distinguished GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai, the GEMS Education school in Qatar opened recently, offering the academically renowned National Curriculum for England. The programme has been adapted to suit students who come from countries around the world.

STS Group is a fantastic transport service provider with a well-trained, dedicated transport team and an outstanding reputation. They make sure to go above and beyond expectations in the service they offer while always ensuring student safety is their number one priority” said David Wilson, Principal/CEO of GEMS Wellington School Qatar. “The team has worked very closely with the school to meet our specific needs and ensure we are operationally ready for the new term,” he added.