1. Passenger Transport Specialists
STF approved
Coach Supplier Auditors

2. Who we are Paul Dawson and Marc Morgan Huws
Background
Small independent coach operators
Large regional plc bus and coach operators
Logistics sector
Contracting and tendering
Holiday and Tour operation
Qualified UK & EU Transport Manager

3. What we do
Coach operator compliance and quality auditing, and mentoring…
Legal & Regulatory Checks on coach operators
Best Practice Assessment on coach operators
Mentoring to support coach operators reach defined standards
Guidance to Tour Operators on achieving standards when contracting coach operators

4. Who we audit for… STF Shared Scheme Individual STF Members
Major Tour Operators
Local Authorities
Coach Hire Brokers
Coach Operators

5. STF Auditing Experience
137 individual audits completed
38 couldn’t reach the basic standard
1 only had UK insurance - while 2 coaches were abroad on school work at the time
7 either had drivers without current valid driving licences or no effective system to check
4 did not having any record of agency drivers on file (no copy of licences, or DBS/ CRB)
30 had significant maintenance failings
10 had no access to credit facilities when abroad

6. DUE DILIGENCE Why use us?
“Now I feel like I can sleep at night when we have all those coaches away with children on.”
Large SFT Member Director

7. What we can do for you…
Audit to STF standard Add any standards, procedures you choose Advise on any required rectification Provide a full report and supporting documentation Provide additional advice and support And…

8. Our New Programme Six Month Compliance Window
Gradual check of systems, processes, procedures and policies
Mentoring and Support to fill all gaps
Advance explanation of on site audit requirements
On site audit

9. Our New Programme Removes snap audit risk of failure
Supports coach operator suppliers in partnership model
Raises standards effectively
Six Month Compliance Window
Payment phased with process over six months

10. Pricing England - £67 per month for 6 months
Scotland - £83 per month for 6 months
Option to require coach operators pitching for business to undergo pre audit or audit during 5 first hires, and to self fund.

11. Questions ?