The Safety Only a Private Charter Bus Can Provide
At Dream Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd., we operate under our corporate philosophy of serving with bright smiles and a heart of gratitude, embracing challenges with passion and initiative, building trust through honest work, and maintaining vehicle safety through well-planned and unhurried operations.
Our foremost mission as a licensed charter bus operator is to ensure the safe transportation of our passengers.
To fulfill this mission, we have established a comprehensive safety policy and implemented a Transportation Safety Management System. We are committed to its reliable operation and continuous improvement.
We believe that earning our customers’ trust by ensuring safety requires a sincere and disciplined approach to transportation safety management. Under the guiding principle that “ensuring transportation safety is our highest responsibility,” our President, executives, and employees work collectively to consistently deliver safe and reliable transportation services.
Jungo Munekata
President & Representative Director
Dream Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd.
Three-Star Safety Certification (December 2019)
Dream Sightseeing Bus Co., Ltd. has been awarded the highest rating (Three-Star Certification) under Japan’s Charter Bus Operator Safety Rating Certification System.
I. Basic Safety Policy
- We recognize that ensuring transportation safety is the foundation of our business management. The President, executives, and all employees are committed to making every effort to secure the highest level of safety.
- We comply with all laws and regulations related to transportation safety, as well as internal safety management rules and standards.
- We reliably implement the cycle of planning, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement regarding transportation safety.
- We proactively disclose information related to transportation safety.
II. Transportation Safety Targets and Performance
1. FY2024 Safety Targets and Results
| Targets | Results | |
| Serious accidents | 0 | 0 |
| Injury accidents | 0 | 0 |
| At-fault accidents | 50% reduction compared to the previous fiscal year | 0 (Previous fiscal year: 0; 50% reduction target achieved) |
2. FY2025 Safety Targets
- Serious accidents: 0
- Injury accidents: 0
- At-fault accidents: 40% reduction compared to the previous fiscal year
- On-premises accidents: 0
- Onboard accidents: 0
III. Initiatives to Ensure Transportation Safety
We establish an annual driver training and supervision plan and conduct monthly training sessions in accordance with this plan.
In addition, we continuously implement our Transportation Safety Management System based on the cycle of planning, implementation, inspection, and improvement to further enhance safety performance.
From a technical standpoint, all company-owned vehicles are equipped with digital tachographs and drive recorders. These systems are utilized to promote greater awareness of safe driving among drivers. After each operation, operation managers review the recorded data to support accident prevention and continuous safety improvement.
IV. Internal Audit on Transportation Safety
An internal audit on transportation safety was conducted by appointed internal audit officers. The audit reviewed the operational management system and the implementation status of the Transportation Safety Management System.
V. Organizational Structure for Transportation Safety
The Company has established a structured safety management system under the leadership of the President and the Chief Safety Manager. Operational management, vehicle maintenance management, and drivers work in coordination to ensure the highest level of transportation safety.
(Detailed organizational chart available in Japanese.)
VI. Annual Transportation Safety Training Plan (FY2022)
| Month | Training Focus |
|---|---|
| April | Thorough management of driver health |
| May | Enforcement of the Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign |
| June | Accident prevention measures during the peak travel season |
| July | Enforcement of the Summer National Traffic Safety Campaign |
| August | Enhancing professional driver awareness |
| September | Enforcement of the Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign |
| October | Safety measures during the autumn busy season |
| November | Safe driving awareness in preparation for winter |
| December | Ensuring safe transportation during the year-end and New Year period |
| January | Vehicle inspection and maintenance |
| February | Reduction of operational costs (fuel, maintenance, and expenses) |
| March | Thorough daily vehicle maintenance |
VII. Emergency Response System in the Event of Accidents or Disasters
The Company has established a reporting and response framework for serious accidents and disasters to ensure prompt communication, appropriate decision-making, and swift action.
A detailed reporting structure chart is available in Japanese (image and PDF).
IX. Dream Sightseeing Bus Safety Management Regulations
The Company has established formal Safety Management Regulations in accordance with applicable Japanese transportation laws and standards.
These regulations define our safety policies, management responsibilities, and operational procedures to ensure the highest level of transportation safety.
The full Safety Management Regulations are available in Japanese (image and PDF).
