Community transport has to be all things to all people. From transporting the aged and infirm, to ferrying disruptive children to and from school, or moving patients who may potentially be violent - it is all part of a days' work. However the possibility of a violent confrontation in the back of the vehicle does not make for a stress-free job for the driver! If you yourself are a community transport driver you must be able to recall times when you felt threatened by a passenger in the back seat. Drivershields has the security solution you needDrivershields is an innovative security system which puts clear high-impact resistance shields between you and your passengers; communication is easy, but assault is impossible! You are protected from attack from behind by a polycarbonate screen.
The system has already proved remarkably popular with those professions involved with carrying people who might pose an assault risk – for example the police and taxi firms.
They are supplied in pairs to screen off both the driver and passenger side - preventing someone leaning over from the passenger side to attack you. The Drivershields system is particularly flexible; no special tools are needed and it only takes five minutes with a spanner to fit them. They can be removed and fitted to a different vehicle just as quickly, making them a unique long-term investment in your safety. When you replace your vehicle simply move your Drivershields to your new vehicle.
Drivershields introduced their revolutionary driver security system to the UK in June. It consists of a set of clear, shatter-resistant 'shells' forming a contoured 'window' protecting the driver from physical assault, yet allowing easy communication between driver and passengers. It is very simple and rapid to fit and required no special tools. The shields attach snugly to the seat backs of the two front seats, isolating the driver space from the passenger space.
The product had its UK launch in 2003. Demand immediately exceeded expectations, with 100 units ordered in the first month, with the company shipping their 500th set within three months. As MD Pat Robertson said "The demand for Drivershields confirms taxi drivers and very many other transportation professions worry about being in exposed situations where they are carrying passengers who may not be their friends. Taking a photo of your attacker, such as offered by CCTV makes no sense when you can prevent the attack in the first place. Drivershields gives this peace of mind."
Now you can drive, secure in the knowledge that both you and your passenger will arrive intact at your destination! If you are a community transport supervisor you owe it to your staff to take a look at Drivershields.
