Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has secured a Bronze Award from the Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in the United Kingdom for Fleet Safety.
RoSPA is a leading organisation in health and safety, and the award acknowledges the efforts of agencies in the sectors concerned with maintaining health and safety.
Dubai’s public transport service provider’s initiative to provide professional, specialised training for public bus drivers, was recognised by the RoSPA. It acknowledges RTA’s commitment to cutting down public bus incidents, enhancing workplace safety, and raising driver awareness on the importance of safe driving.
Sultan Ibrahim Al Akraf, Director of Drivers Affairs, Public Transport Agency, commented: “Securing an international award brings with it a responsibility for RTA to continue its pursuit of excellence and to fortify its standing in the public transport sector. It also reinforces its commitment to elevating driver safety while delivering superior, safe services to customers and the public.
“RTA prioritised its drivers, equipping them with all necessary means to foster traffic culture to achieve the highest traffic safety levels for all road users.”
The Authority has revamped and upgraded the training programmes for drivers to the highest international standards. A statement from the Authority highlighted that “the drivers’ training initiative stands out by employing methods that harmonise with the variables to boost the efficiency of training and enhance its outcomes”.
RoSPA reckons that roads kill 10 to 15 times more people than workplaces and at least a quarter of road accidents are work-related.
The horrifying statistic has led to the institution of the awards where organisations are able to showcase their efforts in recognising and working towards the importance of good fleet management.
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