1. All
decisions pertaining to the operation of the motor coach will be made by the
driver based on legal requirements and company policy.
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2. It is the
driver’s determination when and where fuel stops shall be made in
accordance with the company’s policy.
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3. The driver
will determine where the bus may be safely stopped during emergencies on the
road and where it will be parked at other times.
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4. Allowing
food and drinks inside the bus is a privilege granted by the motor coach
company and may be rescinded at the discretion of the driver. Should the
driver determine that this privilege is being abused, all food and drink will
be placed in the baggage area and passengers will have access during stops as
needed. A clean-up and damage fee will be assessed
if necessary.
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5. Chaperons
are responsible to see that students put trash in containers provided by the
driver and if necessary pick up food and drink trash left by the students.
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6. Deviation
from the itinerary that was presented to the Bus Company may result in extra
costs. Once the trip is in progress, additional itinerary changes may result
in greater mileage costs or determined to be impossible if it conflicts with
the legal duty time required by the driver.
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7. Student
behavior on the bus is the responsibility of the chaperons. Legal and safety
requirements determine that all passengers must be seated when the bus is in
motion and it is the responsibility of the chaperons to see that this rule is
enforced. If the chaperons cannot enforce this rule, the driver will park the
bus and remain parked until it is enforced.
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8. Commercial
bus drivers are strictly regulated as to driving hours in order to comply
with legal requirements for safety. This requires close cooperation between
the commercial bus company and the activity group to insure compliance.
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