A Carmarthen bus company which is contracted by the council for school transport has secured the maximum six star rating for safety.
Ffoshelig Coaches has become the first coach operator in Wales to be Benchmark accredited by BUSK following an independent audit.
The firm operates seven school transport contracts for the council and also provides its Dial-a-ride service.
Director of Ffoshelig Coaches Rhodri Evans said: “Benchmark sets a standard, a goal for operators to aim for. Achieving it has given me a great sense of pride and will mean that customers can be even more confident dealing with us.”
Ffoshelig Coaches can trace its origins back to the business founded by David Jones in 1921. His first lorry, a Buick was converted so it could carry passengers to Carmarthen market. Desmond Jones took over after his father’s death in 1977, selling the trading name and remaining vehicles to Rhodri Evans in 1996.
Executive Board Member for Transport Cllr Hazel Evans said: “I am delighted to hear that Ffoshelig Coaches has received Benchmark status which is the UK’s first and only star rating for the minibus and coach industry based on safety compliance.
“Where you see the BUSK Benchmark logo on a vehicle you will know that it is operated by a company that will have introduced additional safety requirements over those legally required to enable them to earn their stars.
“As one of our school transport providers, this is extremely reassuring and I would like to offer my congratulations.”
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