Emirates Group Transport Services received five prestigious awards at the recent Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards ceremony held in Dubai. These accolades included the gold award for health and safety performance, the gold award for leisure safety, a safety influencer of the year award for one of the Emirates team members, a highly commended award in the health and safety initiative category, and the trophy award for best fleet safety in the Middle East.
Emirates, as the sole airline to achieve a gold award for health and safety performance in transport, has consistently won this recognition for the past four years. The gold award for health and safety performance acknowledges their comprehensive approach to ensuring the well-being of both staff and customers across all service aspects. Similarly, the gold award for leisure safety recognizes Emirates' dedication to providing a safe environment for guests and visitors. Roshan Menon, Manager of Transport Services, was honored with the Influencer of the Year award for his outstanding efforts in promoting safety in the Middle East. Furthermore, Emirates Group received a highly commended award in the health and safety initiative category for their extensive transportation support and safety measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lastly, the trophy award for fleet safety acknowledged the Emirates' exemplary management of occupational road risk in the Middle East.
In the UAE, Emirates operates a fleet of over a thousand vehicles, facilitating the transportation of passengers, cabin crew, flight deck personnel, and other employees to and from their workplaces. On average, Emirates conducts 2.5 million road trips per year. Notably, Emirates provides its Cabin Crew with a dedicated, state-of-the-art shuttle service between their accommodations and the airport, while the airline's Pilots enjoy chauffeur-driven transfers for their flight duties. Ground staff for both Emirates and Dnata also benefit from transportation services to commute to and from work.
Emirates Group Transport Services operates in more than 167 countries, offering Emirates customers convenient options such as Emirates Shuttle Services and luxurious Emirates Chauffeur Drive services. Emirates Shuttle Services provide comfortable coaches in select destinations across the UAE, Japan, the US, and Canada, catering to Economy and Premium Economy passengers traveling between the airport and nearby cities. On the other hand, Emirates Chauffeur Drive ensures a seamless transfer experience for First and Business Class customers, employing high-end vehicles like BMW or Mercedes. Additionally, Emirates maintains rigorous standards and protocols for external service providers globally who participate in the signature Emirates Chauffeur Drive service, ensuring the comfort and safety of premium customers.
RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, is a UK organization dedicated to promoting and facilitating occupational health and safety, as well as safety in road, home, leisure, and education settings worldwide. The annual RoSPA Awards undergo a thorough evaluation by independent assessors, who rigorously review submissions to assess the entrants' health and safety management systems. This assessment includes factors such as risk assessments, safety audits, and safety education initiatives.