Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Tender description

Runnymede Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of a school transport service. The service, coordinated by Runnymede Borough Council that is neither a Transport nor Education Authority, was introduced as part of a package of measures (cycle shelter provision and walking buses) to encourage a reduction in the use of the car for the school run. The buses are currently hired by the Council from a single supplier operating an American-style Yellow Bus service using dedicated drivers. The Council liaises with the schools to plot the routes, ensuring that students are picked up from within 300 m metres of their home. The schools coordinate with the parents to book their children's places, collect fares and to deal with day to day administrative matters. Once the students are on the bus they are effectively under school discipline and any appropriate incidents are reported to the school. Surrey Police have also been key stakeholders in operating the service. Morning, afternoon and after school club service 5 days per week. Morning, afternoon and after school club service 5 days per week. Morning, afternoon and after school club service 5 days per week. Morning, afternoon and after school club service 5 days per week.