Bus operators to be recognised for road safety

MasterDrive in association with the South African Bus Operators Association is proud to announce the SABOA Fleet Safety Awards will be taking place this year!

Those operating bus fleets can enter either their organisations, fleet managers or operators for their dedication to promoting road safety. The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, expands: “The Awards are an opportunity to reward organisations for their efforts to change the high road crash and fatality rates while also serving as an example others can emulate.”

MasterDrive encourages those involved in the industry to ent66er the SABOA Fleet Safety Awards and demonstrate their commitment to promoting road safety. “There are three categories that each individual involved in the promotion of fleet safety within an organisation can enter. Whether you are the owner of the organisation, the fleet manager responsible for the bus operators’ safety or the bus operator, there is an Awards’ category that suits the role you play,” says Herbert.

Best Fleet Manager

This category is the top award with a significant cash prize. “It recognises a fleet manager dedicated to implementing the safety procedures and policies of their organisation and going above-and-beyond to create a team of bus operators committed to road safety that is equipped with the tools to make this possible.

“This Award illustrates the length one goes to, to create a team of drivers where road safety is a major part of their ethos due to the support received from their fleet manager. It brings attention to the importance this individual plays in their organisation,” says Herbert.

Best Organisation

This category is for organisations that embody road safety. “These companies exemplify this as a whole by implementing several procedures, policies and other initiatives to ensure road safety is upheld within the organisation. This Award is a demonstration of a company that personifies dedication to road safety,” says Herbert.

Best Operator recognised as the Road Warrior

The Road Warrior shows exceptional commitment to road safety. “A bus operator is the embodiment of someone that does much of their work while on, or in between, their travels.

“To enter this category, entrants must display their dedication to being a safe driver and illustrate the role they play in creating safer roads. The Road Warrior Award serves to motivate other individuals that spend time behind the wheel to do their part in promoting road safety,” says Herbert.

How to enter

Submit your entry by following this link: https://fleetsafetyawards.co.za/site/#SABOA

1. Create a profile to receive a unique identifier which will be texted and emailed to you (even if you previously created a profile in 2023, you still need to create a new profile)
2. Sign into the site using the unique identifier
3. Complete the questions in each category that you would like to enter
4. The entry form allows you to pause midway through answering and return later – before doing this do not forget to save the draft!
5. Sit back, relax and wait for your invitation to the Awards ceremony

Important dates

Those operating in the bus industry should submit their entries now to benefit from the credibility that winning one of these Awards will give their organisation. “Additionally, winners will be the recipient of considerable cash prizes for their efforts which will also positively impact their lives too,” says Herbert.