School Transport
Safa Community School transport is provided by School Transport Services (STS), established in 2008. STS is a well renowned and leading transport provider in the region, and currently provides school transport to over 60k students daily, from more than 50 schools throughout the UAE.
All STS buses are equipped with safety features such as:
- GPS Systems
- Electronic Attendance
- Sleeping Child Check Button
- Seatbelts
- Video Surveillance System
- Panic Button
- School bus transport is available for Safa Community School students from FS1 through to Year 13.
Child Safety
Child Check Button
All buses have a Child Check Button located at the rear of the bus. This is used to confirm that no student has been left behind on the bus.
CCTV
All buses are installed with internal and external video surveillance systems to monitor employee and student behaviour. CCTV provides visibility of all students and allows to report or investigate incidents immediately.
STS App
The STS App provides parents with the ability to monitor their child’s bus location. The App is an easy-to-use platform that allows parents to log on and view real time information.
Route Optimisation
STS has introduced a new route management software that will improve student bus routes through optimisation, with the focus to reduce journey times.
GPS Tracking
STS fleet is fitted with Global Positioning Systems for real time monitoring of the bus movement. This advanced level of vehicle tracking ensures the safety of all students on board and assists the team in developing and optimising routes and journey times.
Motion Sensors
The installation of passive motion sensors provides further levels of assurance by alerting the driver if any student is still on board the bus.
RFID Student Tracking
All students are issued with RFID cards that are used to track when they get on and off the bus. The data collected feeds directly back to STS Operations Control Centre (OCC) which tracks student log reports.
Health & Safety Protocol
Alert Button
All buses have an Alert Button installed on the dashboard in case of an emergency. The alert button sends an immediate alert to STS 24-hour OCC, with the bus and driver details.
Driver Fatigue Camera (POC)
The live camera captures driving habits to identify behaviour such as eye blink rate, mobile phone use and oral intake.
Bus Sanitisation
All school buses will undergo pre-trip and post-trip sanitisation and vehicle inspection.
Scan Your ID
Make sure you register your journey.
Seat Belt
Always buckle up and stay seated.
Personal Hygiene
Sanitise your hands before boarding or if you prefer, wear disposable gloves.
Transport Fees
- Route 1
- Route 2
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Way | AED 2,820 | AED 2,115 | AED 2,115 | AED 7,050 |
| Two Ways | AED 3,540 | AED 2,655 | AED 2,655 | AED 8,850 |
Areas: Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha South, Al Mira, Arabian Ranches, Arabian Ranches 2, Damac Hills, Dubai Hills, Jumeirah Village Circle, Layan Community, Mira Oasis, Motor City, Mudon, Remraam, Sports City, Sustainable City, Town Square
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Way | AED 3,000 | AED 2,250 | AED 2,250 | AED 7,500 |
| Two Ways | AED 3,740 | AED 2,805 | AED 2,805 | AED 9,350 |
Areas: Akoya, Al Furjan, Downtown, Dubai Marina, Expo City, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah 2, Meadows, Palm Jumeirah, Serena Community, Springs, The Gardens, The Lakes
Bus Timings
- Mon-Thu
- Friday
| Year Group | Arrival Time | Afternoon Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 07:30 | 13:00 |
| FS2 | 07:30 | 14:40 |
| Year 1-3 | 07:30 | 14:40 |
| Year 4-6 | 07:30 | 14:40 |
| Year 7-13 | 07:30 | 16:10 |
| Year Group | Arrival Time | Afternoon Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 07:20 | 12:00 |
| FS2 | 07:20 | 12:00 |
| Year 1-3 | 07:20 | 12:00 |
| Year 4-6 | 07:20 | 12:00 |
| Year 7-13 | 07:20 | 12:00 |
- We have dedicated pickup points / drop off points in the above areas. Please check your location and pickup/drop off points with the STS representative
- Booster pads and child seats will be charged at AED 300 per seat per student
- The transport fee is applicable and charged for the academic year. Full payment for each term must be made irrespective of the number of school days or usage and this applies to exam periods.
- Transport fees are required to be paid in advance to activate the student ID card and the student ID is required to travel on the bus. All ID cards must be activated for registration and insurance of bus journeys. If any transport fees are not paid by the 10th of the first month of the new term, the student ID card will be deactivated, and the student will not be permitted to travel on the bus until fee payment has been made.
- RTA Dubai School Transport Manual