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Safety flooring surfaces in buses

Patrick Dunford made this Official Information request to Canterbury Regional Council

The request was successful.

From: Patrick Dunford

Dear Canterbury Regional Council,

What if any provision has been made for the provision of safe (non-slip) flooring systems in Metro buses to prevent passengers from slipping over in wet conditions?

Yours faithfully,
Patrick Dunford

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From: Jeremy Dickson
Canterbury Regional Council

Hi Patrick

Yes we require all buses to have non-slip material in the boarding area
and alongside the centre aisle and all buses are required to meet the
requirements for urban buses as set by Waka Kotahi

Regards

Jeremy Dickson

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From: Patrick Dunford

Dear Jeremy Dickson,

I am concerned that the new electric buses on the Orbiter route have flooring that is very slippery in wet conditions. Can you advise me what steps have been taken to ensure compliance with these new buses.

Yours sincerely,

Patrick Dunford

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From: Jeremy Dickson
Canterbury Regional Council

Thank you for your email.

 

I am out of the office on leave returning 16 January. If you need
assitance before then please contact [email address]

 

Regards

 

Jeremy

 

Jeremy Dickson
Manager - Public Transport Business Services
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From: Jeremy Dickson
Canterbury Regional Council

Hi Patrick

The vehicles came as a batch and were approved as meeting the Requirements for Urban Buses before they entered service.

The vehicles have certifications against the standards required by the RUB that are provided by manufacturers.

We have also checked these vehicles and cannot see anything unusual with the flooring material in comparison to other vehicles.

Regards

Jeremy

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