UAE school bus operator says rising fuel costs won't be passed on to parents
A leading UAE school bus operator has pledged that parents will not pay the price for rising fuel costs in the new academic year. Emirates Transport - which will carry about 285,000 public and private sector pupils on 11,000 buses - said it had sought to make routes more efficient and harnessed technology to absorb the impact. In August, the price of Super 98 increased by 5.88 per cent, Special…
Emirates Transport, a leading school bus operator in the UAE, has assured parents that they will not be responsible for the increase in fuel costs in the upcoming academic year. The company transports approximately 285,000 pupils on 11,000 buses across public and private sectors. Fuel prices surged in August, with Super 98 up by 5.88%, Special 95 by 6.08%, E-Plus 91 by 6.23%, and diesel by 5.56%.
Despite the global oil market disruptions due to the Iran war, the transport provider maintains that its customers will not be affected. Tariq Al Awadhi, commercial lead for school transport at Emirates Transport, highlighted the need to adopt fuel-efficient practices and optimize routes to absorb the cost impact. The additional fuel expenses have not affected employees or customers.
Route optimization and fuel efficiency are now priorities for the company. The 2026-2027 academic year commenced on Monday, and the operations room is equipped with real-time monitoring systems for buses across the UAE. Al Awadhi expressed confidence in the team's preparations and emphasized that safety is paramount. The operator has introduced internet-of-things devices to collect data from buses and optimize the fleet and fuel efficiency.
Recent safety regulations require stringent checks to prevent any student from being left behind on a bus, with cameras and motion sensors ensuring comprehensive monitoring. The company has witnessed a significant increase in pupil numbers this year, attributed to parents feeling more comfortable sending their children on school buses.
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