Covid-19 Safe Travel Initiative to Kick-Start Tourism Industry

An initiative aimed at giving the tourism industry a kick-start, following the relaxing of the coronavirus lockdown in England, could be the answer to generating safe days out, whilst still meeting the present government guidelines on travel.

BusyBus, a day tour coach company operating from Liverpool, Manchester and Chester, are leading the way in getting the industry back on its feet with the introduction of TravSafe, an all in one safety pack containing every item required to ensure passenger protection and safety. 

“Like most coach and transport providers in tourism, BusyBus falls between the cracks of clarity regarding just when and how its wheels can start turning again, said Managing Director of both Busybus and TravSafe, Peter Rosenfeld.  

“Social distancing is the main and obvious issue, with 2 meter separation taking a 49-seater coach down to a capacity of around 20, requiring sophisticated and disciplined boarding procedures. A 16-seater minibus could just about get 6 onboard under such conditions, making the whole operation unsustainable.”

“TravSafe is a neat, simple heat-sealed pack containing everything needed by each passenger to maximise their protection against airborne and surface-festering infection, where social distancing is impractical or impossible. The pack is designed for single-use (over a journey or perhaps a day) and contains hand wipes, gloves, face mask, face shield, tissues, Covid-Aware statement, and full instructions. The pack itself acts as a safe disposal “bin” and the entire package is made from recyclable materials.”

The brain child of Peter, the new initiative also has the benefit of utilising the management team and workforce from Busybus, operating from their depot near Chester. This will ensure the companies hard-working and loyal workforce are utilised to the full until they can resume their normal roles. 

“This is not something I envisaged 10 weeks ago and has tested every entrepreneurial skillset we had in our bottom drawers. From crisis through concept, creation, market research, procurement, infrastructure, production, legislation, packaging, website shop to delivery in under 4 weeks!” continued Peter.

The product needed to be practical, sustainable and commercially viable to high-usage coach and transport operators. So many are cashing-in on this crisis and selling individual items contained in this pack for over 25 times their value. We do not want to exploit the situation. We want to find an affordable solution and support our friends, colleagues and peers in the industry. We think we have achieved this.” 

Packs can be purchased online through www.travsafe.co.uk for as little as £5 and can be free-issued to each passenger that doesn’t have their own equivalent or even sold if necessary. 

“It’s an unwanted £5 “tax” per passenger but is no different than a commission paid to an OTA re-seller for delivering clients. But more importantly it gives people the confidence to get out and about again in a safe and protected environment. In fact the name of the initiative says it all, TravSafe!” Said Peter.

TravSafe packs can be purchased online at www.travsafe.co.uk or by e-mailing: info@travsafe.co.uk or calling: 0844 500 7206

For further information contact: info@travsafe.co.uk