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Thorough Safety

Safety Commitment

Imari Koutsu's management policy places "safety above all else," and we are committed to providing every passenger with peace of mind on board.

安全性評価認定 二つ星(SAFETY BUS)

Safety Rating

Safety Rating

Japan Bus Association Safety Rating ★★ Certified

On 2024年12月26日, our safety initiatives were recognized with a two-star ★★ safety rating by the Japan Bus Association Safety Evaluation Committee — a certification program operated by the Japan Bus Association (public interest incorporated association).

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Our Commitment

6 Ways We Keep You Safe

Comprehensive New Driver Training Program

INITIATIVE 01

Comprehensive New Driver Training Program

A thorough training program combining classroom instruction (10+ hours) and hands-on coaching (20+ hours). Experienced instructors guide new drivers from the fundamentals of safe driving through to advanced skills.

10+
Classroom (hours+)
20+
Practical training (hours+)
Regular Training & Aptitude Assessments

INITIATIVE 02

Regular Training & Aptitude Assessments

We provide follow-up training on basic driving operations six months after joining, plus an aptitude assessment every three years, to support continuous skill development and safety awareness.

6-Month Follow-up Training Aptitude Assessment Every 3 Years
Daily Alcohol Checks

INITIATIVE 03

Daily Alcohol Checks

Face-to-face alcohol checks are conducted at every branch at clock-in and clock-out. Drivers and tour guides are prohibited from drinking during overnight stays, with real-time video verification, completely eliminating the possibility of drunk driving.

Cloud-Based Safety Management

INITIATIVE 04

Cloud-Based Safety Management

We use the "DTS-D1D" digital tachograph and cloud-based dashcam services to collect and analyze real-time vehicle status, driver condition and driving data, using it to coach our drivers toward safer driving.

Equipment used: Digital tachograph DTS-D1D
Regular First Aid Training

INITIATIVE 05

Regular First Aid Training

All drivers regularly take first-aid training throughout the year, practicing the correct techniques for CPR and AED use to maintain and improve their ability to respond in an emergency.

CPR AED Operation
Our Response to Customer Harassment

INITIATIVE 06

Our Response to Customer Harassment

To ensure our employees can work with peace of mind, and to maintain good relationships with our customers and other stakeholders, Imari Koutsu Co., Ltd. has established a Basic Policy on Customer Harassment (Japanese only). While we take all legitimate feedback and requests seriously, we will respond appropriately as an organization to conduct that goes beyond socially acceptable bounds and harms our employees' working environment.

We work to prevent accidents through regular safety education and training.

Safety Education Using Dashcam Footage
Safety Education Using Dashcam Footage
Emergency & Disaster Response Training
Emergency & Disaster Response Training
Accident Prevention Review Meetings
Accident Prevention Review Meetings
Flare (Emergency Signal) Usage Training
Flare (Emergency Signal) Usage Training

Detail

New Driver Training — Details

初任運転者教育プログラム

30+ hours of combined classroom and practical training

10h+
Classroom (①–⑦)
20h+
Practical Training
  1. Basic matters concerning the safe operation of commercial vehicles (including compliance with operation instructions)
  2. Structural characteristics of commercial vehicles and daily inspection methods
  3. Matters to observe to ensure the safety of operations and passengers (including thorough seatbelt use)
  4. Hazard prediction and avoidance (including guidance on operating braking systems)
  5. Proper driving of ASV (Advanced Safety Vehicle) equipped vehicles
  6. Understanding and correcting driving characteristics using dashcam footage
  7. Practical safe-driving training (on-board coaching)

Documents

Transport Safety Management & Safety Regulations

About Our Safety Regulations

To ensure the safety of transportation, our top management sets the safety policy directly, and we promote safety awareness among all employees and drivers along with continuous improvement activities. We build and maintain a systematic safety management framework based on the PDCA cycle.

Our Transport Safety Management Initiatives

Our Transport Safety Management Initiatives (1)

Safety Management Regulations

Safety Management Regulations p.1

Charter Bus

Let Us Take You There — Safely.

Imari Koutsu's charter buses combine strict safety standards with a proven track record to protect your most valued journeys.

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