School Transports

Here is a comprehensive explanation of the services we offer to schools for the safe and reliable transport of children of all ages:

1. Strict Safeguarding, DBS Checks, and Licensing

When arranging transport for students, safeguarding is a school's top priority. A&B Taxis meets strict regulatory requirements to ensure children are in safe hands:

  • DBS and Police Checked: Every driver is subject to rigorous Criminal Record Bureau (DBS) checks and police vetting before they are permitted to drive.

  • A&B Taxis holds full Operator’s Licenses with both Basildon Council and Castle Point Council. They strictly ensure that all drivers and vehicles are approved, heavily vetted, and licensed by these specific local authorities.

  • Thoroughly Inspected Vehicles: Because they are licensed by the local councils, all vehicles used for school runs must pass rigorous and regular safety checks.

2. A Versatile Fleet for All Ages and Needs

With a fleet of over 130 vehicles, A&B Taxis can accommodate the specific needs of any student or group of students:

  • Standard Saloons & Estates: Ideal for individual students or small groups (up to 4 passengers) for daily home-to-school transport.

  • MPVs & Minibuses: With vehicles capable of seating 6 to 8 passengers, they are perfect for transporting larger groups of children, such as siblings, specialized classes, or small groups heading to after-school clubs.

3. Advanced Technology for Tracking and Peace of Mind

A major benefit for both schools and parents is the modern technology A&B Taxis uses to monitor journeys:

  • Real-Time Vehicle Tracking: Using the latest digital and satellite technology, the exact location of the vehicle can be tracked in real-time while a child is in transit.

  • Driver Identification: Their digital systems provide detailed driver information, including a photograph of the driver. This ensures that school staff and parents know exactly who is collecting the child at the school gates, adding a vital layer of security.

4. Corporate Accounts for Easy School Administration

To simplify the administrative burden of organizing student transport, A&B Taxis offers dedicated corporate accounts designed for organizations:

  • Centralized Management: School administrators can log into a dedicated portal to easily manage daily or weekly recurring school run bookings.

  • Travel Records: The account system saves travel history and details, which is highly beneficial for school auditing, safeguarding records, and transparent invoicing.

  • Regular Timetables: We can set up regular daily runs, organise timetables to suspend during school terms dates, duration of the ciontracts set by the school admininistrators. We are well converse with special parent / sibling contacts,a dn familiar with contact centres all over Essex.

  • Schools and social workers can set up supervisors and users to allow who can make and modify contract arrangements.

5. 24/7 Availability and Reliability

As the largest car service in Basildon with over 40 years of experience, they provide a highly dependable service:

  • Around-the-Clock Operations: Because they operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they can seamlessly handle standard school hours, early morning breakfast clubs, late after-school activities, or transport for evening school trips.

  • High Capacity: With their massive fleet size, they are well-equipped to fulfill multiple concurrent school contracts without struggling for driver availability or compromising on punctuality.

By combining rigorous council compliance, mandatory DBS checks, and modern tracking technology, A&B Taxis presents a fully equipped, secure, and flexible transport solution for schools in the Basildon and Castle Point districts.

Decades of Specialized Experience with Local Authorities and SEND

Beyond their fleet and technology, what truly sets A&B Taxis apart is their extensive, hands-on experience in the local community:

  • Over 40 Years of Collaboration: Having operated for more than four decades, A&B Taxis has built deep, long-standing relationships with several education authorities in and around Basildon.

  • Trusted by Social Services: We have a proven track record of working closely with numerous social services teams in the area. Our office team, drivers and management understand the sensitivity, discretion, and reliability required when transporting vulnerable children or children in care.

  • Expertise in SEND Criteria: This extensive history of working with local authorities and social care professionals has provided A&B Taxis with a profound wealth of knowledge, especially regarding SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) criteria. They thoroughly understand the specific compliance, safeguarding protocols, and specialized care routines required to safely transport students with complex behavioral, physical, or educational needs.

By combining decades of specialized local authority experience with a fully licensed, DBS-checked workforce and a modern, versatile fleet, A&B Taxis offers an unmatched, holistic transport solution for schools in the region.