Our company is committed to sustainable transportation.

We recognize that safe and sustainable transportation contributes to the overall experience of our clients and the impact of their journey to our country. Our company therefore endeavors to encourage our clients to consider the most sustainable transport available for their travel route. We encourage our suppliers to work with us and to improve continuously with respect to the policy.

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Wherever possible, all staff will pursue the following goals and adhere to the specified principles when purchasing products, materials, and services.

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Scope

This policy will be part of the Sustainability Policy. The policy applies to the transportation activities conducted by our company and our suppliers.

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This policy is effective immediately after approval by the Chief Executive Office and circulation to staff. The policy will be formally reviewed every 2 years to ensure its relevancy. The Managing Director or an officer delegated with such authority must approve any deviations to this policy.

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Sustainable Transportation Principles

Our sustainable transportation policy has the following core principles:

1. Efficient and safe

Considering comfort, efficiency, and pricing our company gives preference to mass transportation/public transportation over private/single transportation. At the same time, we prefer the safest and most comfortable option (e.g. tourist bus companies over local bus companies). 

2. Fair mobility

All vehicles should comply with the rules and regulations imposed by the Government of India. Vehicles are regularly and properly maintained and drivers are well taken care of under good labor conditions (minimum wage, reasonable working times, proper breaks, etc.). 

3. Minimizes effect on the environment and society

The transportation supplier places a high priority on sustainable practices, aiming at minimizing its effect on the surrounding environment and society.

General Sustainability Considerations

The following considerations should be made in the operation of each of these specific transportation services:

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Public buses

• When selecting public buses, we give preference to tourist buses over general buses, as these follow stricter safety rules. 
• Where possible, our company will participate in any advisory forum for the enhancement of the public bus system.

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Own Vehicles

• Where private transportation is requested by the client, we utilize our newest and most energy-friendly cars.
• All vehicles should hold the green sticker.
• First aid kit and waste collection bag on board. 
• The right vehicle for the group size.

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Vehicles from Third Party

• All vehicles should hold the green sticker.
• Vehicles should be regularly and properly maintained.
• First aid kit and waste collection bag on board. 
• We will request the right vehicle for the group size. 

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Drivers

• They are well informed about our sustainable transportation guidelines (with emphasis on “clean and safe”) and understand and follow our Code of Conduct for drivers.
• Should be physically and mentally fit to ensure safe driving. 
• Are well informed on health and safety regulations and traffic rules.
• Have quality driving and communication skills. 

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Flights

• Because of the bad condition of the roads and the long time that overland journeys take, we sometimes use flights for longer distances within the country, as it saves a lot of time.

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