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  COMPANY POLICY Foreword











Roland Ott
Founder of the Nightcruiser
Party Bus Tours System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Welcome Nightcruiser Crew Member

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elieve it or not but I value your ability and the contribution you can make to the Nightcruiser Party Bus Tour Company, wherever you are.

If we thought otherwise you would not have been selected to be with the crew.
 
Delegation and seeking support, which is an art form might I add, is something I was forced to learn very early on in my years during my studies in elements of supervision diploma.

I learned quickly that it is NOT about bossing your employees but about leadership and support!

You have joined the largest Party Bus Tours selection in Australia and the World, according to the internet.

We pride ourselves with the personal service and assistance we provide to our valued customers.

I mean it when I say I value your contribution, suggestions and feed back and hope you will be able to assist all of us by caring and accepting responsibility.

I do believe strongly in line authority and support it, but will stress that my door is always open and I am only a phone call or email away and always accessible.
0427 553340

It has taken a lot of skilful effort , time and  money with the backing of many years of my past experience to develop the Nightcruiser Party Bus System.

All I ask of you, is to assist us carry out company policy to the best of your ability.

LET THE GROWTH AND REWARDS BEGIN - NATIONAL.

Partying across Australia!


Kindest best wishes
ROLAND OTT  - Founder, Principle and Managing Director 1994

 Index of Company Policy

Please read on and follow the page down to the various headings.

A convenient link index below will allow you to pick up anytime, from where you left off the last time.



1 Introduction | 2 Our Mission Statement | 3 Our Public Statement 

4 Our History
| 5 Work Ethics | 6 Email and Internet usage Policy

 




 
  company policy index
   
 
  Company Policy Introduction
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Keep it confidential

You are privileged by being presented with passwords.

These special pages will assist you in carrying out your duties as part of the Nightcruiser Party Bus Tours Crew.

Please remember that information within these pages are confidential and are company secrets.

The company & operation policies have taken a lot of effort, time, skill and money to develop.

We ask you to respect the trust placed in you by protecting this information.

All the information and instruction pages have been developed in order to assist you with your regular duties without having to be told what to do, or being reminded on a regular basis.

We therefore expect you to be self motivated and accept the responsibility given to you. Thank you for your support.
  Our Mission
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We aim to provide our passengers with a super entertaining safe night out on the Nightcruiser party buses.

Provide and organise great all up services including selections of the best suitable venues, best deals and on board entertainment.

To bring into our stable the most popular venues and developed the biggest selection of Party Bus tours in the world.

Our mission is to allow the whole world to experience our greatly developed NightCruiser System.

We dedicate ourselves to constantly improve our services, equipment, party bus tours and personalised booking, planning and NightCruiser party bus tour service


  Our Public Mission Statement
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To provide the best Party Bus Tours in Australia!

The Nightcruiser ® Family want to strive and continue to build the best Party Bus tours in Australia with a diverse range for all ages to experience a great relaxing night or day out.

We wish to continue to provide a safe environment and transport for all our patrons providing us with the reward of seeing everyone turning into Party Animals and having a Ball.

So, let's Party Party Party to the Nightcruisers strict successful formats.

Every Party Bus tour is planned and carried out as an individual separate tour different from the previous one.

We call that accommodating personalised old fashioned service.

 
  Our History
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”I wanted to marry entertainment with safe transport”

The Nightcruiser ® Family was born out of an initiative by our Principle Roland Ott.

After working with many touring Artists and Shows thought-out Australia, and with over 40 years of experience in the Entertainment Industry behind him, he founded Show World in Perth Western Australia in 1996.

The Nightcruisers were firstly known as the Show World Party Buses until he came up with the name "Nightcruiser" after a 2 years period, which was embraced instantly by all Party People.

The rest is history. "I wanted to marry entertainment and safe transport at the same time, with an emphasis on fun, laughs and comradeship rather than full on boozing." Roland was overheard as saying.

The Nightcruiser Family has achieved that with Australia's biggest selection of Party Bus Tours.

"It is very rewarding to see people become a happy family on-board, with singing and dancing in a tightly knit unwinding Party Crowd atmosphere."

Yes it is breading happy Party Animals and we hope you will soon experience if first hand for yourself and them create it by yourself.

 
  Company Policy Work Ethics
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the nightcruiser crew:

Believe it or not, we at Cruiser Tours believe strongly in our Human Resources. Weather you are a full time or casual employee, a contractor, sub-contractor, consultant or supplier.

Further more what is very important to us is your input and suggestions.

This we welcome with open arms. We take you serious as you are in a unique front position.

the customer:

These are the people we can not do without. They pay our remunerations; allow the company to grow, as well as you.

Therefore our rules are always very simple:

Rule 1: The Customers are always right

Rule 2: If in doubt, rule one applies

Our policy is simple when dealing with our passengers.

We only ever deal with the person who's name is on the contract.

In the first instance we only deal through the clients (person who signed the contract & terms and conditions)

We do not deal with other passengers directly unless authorised by the client or

If the client is unable to control his guests and passengers himself.

Other examples:

If a passenger asked where are you going next refer them to client

Before leaving a venue always get authority from client first prior to departure.

Suggest to the client that he count pax always before leaving

Approach client if pax are smoking on board (what ever)

Never even take on pax direct yourself

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KISS: keep it simple stupid.

This is put very simplistic but should hit home. What we mean by that is simple.

Let's defuse the situation immediately by getting across to the customers that we are sorry and are here to assist and help.

Let's be humble. Words will not hurt but the loss of the customers custom will!

Remember that the word NO - is never used and is a negative -. YES + is the first thing we use which is a positive. + to defuse any confrontation.

service industry:

You have to accept that we are in a sensitive service industry.

It is our job to make sure the pax / guests enjoy themselves with us as that promotes return custom and builds our reputation.

You've heard the saying "keep the customer satisfied", “keep the customer wanting more, “or “leave the best to last.”

If we carry 50 passengers, even if they only tell one other person about us, in many instances they will tell more, then that multiplies considerably.

50x 2 = 100
100 x 250 = 2,500
2,500 x 2 = 5,000 Frightening isn't it

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fraternising with customers:

Don't laugh; you would think everybody would be guided by common sense, NOT SO!

This does not mean you can not be friendly with a customer or assist them outside the normal duties.

We will always provide you with does and don'ts and past case histories allowing you to analyse them and better judge what and what not to do in the future.

Never get into a compromising situation. YOU WILL REGRET IT!

Know what to do when asked “come inside and join us”! You'll be asked this many times.

I am sure you will figure it out very quickly when, as a consequence you'll be asked “can we pick up a friend on the way”, “can you just drop us …” or “can we stay a little later?”

We are after all the customers servant providing our skill and company services, for which we are payed for!

We don't do personal favours. Of any kind.

To assist you carry out your tasks with skill, confidence and pride, you will find ongoing training to better equip you make daily instant decisions.

Think of it as free lessons that will be with you for life.

FREE forever, that can be used in your life in all sorts of applications. We are here to assist and train you in every way, as we request you to do the same for the company.

 

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presentation:

Appearance, presentation, image and perception. These all go hand in hand.

In our fast moving modern world presentation almost always means winning the sale or missing out.

REPEAT business is important to our company as we have limited resources.

Appearance in our case comes in two categories.

Our Team Members and our vehicles.

How we act at home and in private is not how we act at work.

Your working environment is most people's leisure environment.

Your approach to work should be enthusiastic, responsible, flexible and professional.

While in Uniform for example chewing gum, drinking, swearing, yelling, running, smoking, spitting and carrying on is unacceptable within passengers and clients view.

Don't let your team members down.

Our vehicles cleaning routines and maintence schedules are found in the vehicles.

Presentation of our products e.g. the tour, the on board program format, personnel and uniforms are another important factor of building a successful business that will support its employee team.

Individual presentation schedules will be provided for you depending on the tour you are conducting.

Image is created and assisted by advertising and promotion.

Large sums of money are spent from our profit and advance investment on advertising and promotions, which must work for us as it is expensive and without results can not be sustained.

Perception is also very important. In public this is derived by how we present ourselves, our images, our vehicles, our advertising and the way the Cruiser team carries out Company policy.

On a lighter note:

How many times have you said “I HATE MY JOB” So just consider.

When you have an "I hate my job" day try this:

1. On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section.

2. You will need to purchase a rectal thermometer made by "Johnson and Johnson". Be very sure you get this brand.

3. When you get home, lock your doors, draw the drapes, and disconnect the phone, so you will not be disturbed during your therapy.

4. Change to very comfortable clothing, such as a sweat suit and lie down on your bed.

5. Open the package and remove the thermometer. Carefully place it on the bedside table so that it will not become chipped or broken.

6. Take out the reading material that comes with the thermometer and read it. You will notice that in small print there is a statement:

"Every rectal thermometer made by Johnson and Johnson is personally tested".

7. Now close your eyes and repeat out loud 5 times:

"I am so glad I do not work for quality control at the Johnson and Johnson Company

 
  EMAIL & INTERNET ACCESS POLICY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction
  1. This Policy contains important rules covering
    e-mail and access to the Internet. Many of the rules apply equally to the Company’s other methods of communicating with the outside world such as letter, fax and telephone.
  2. This Policy explains how e-mail and Internet access should be used. It explains what you are allowed to do and what you are not allowed to do.
  3. The Policy starts with some general rules covering dos and don’ts: We have then identified six areas where legal problems might arise for you and for the Company. These are harassment, defamation, copyright, entering contracts, pornography and confidential information. Under each section there is an explanation of the potential legal problems and some rules to help avoid those problems.
  4. Failure to comply with the rules set out in this Policy:
    1. may result in legal claims against you and the Company; and
    2. may lead to disciplinary action being taken against you, including dismissal.
    3. It is vital that you read this Policy carefully. If there is anything that you do not understand, it is your responsibility to ask your manager to explain in detail. Once you have read and understood this Policy, you must sign it for your company file. Feel free to make yourself a photocopy. Return the signed copy person who handed it to you and keep a copy for your own reference purposes.

 

  GENERAL
  1. The Company e-mail system is primarily for business use. Occasional and reasonable personal use is permitted using your own email address provided that this does not interfere with the performance of your duties.
  2. All e-mail is stored and the Company may inspect e-mail (including personal e-mail) at any time without notice.
  3. Ask yourself, before sending any e-mail, how you would feel if your message was read out loud in Court. E-mail messages may have to be disclosed in litigation.
  4. Obtain confirmation of receipt for important e-mails sent. If the Return Receipt is not acknowledged by the recipient and it is important to the Company to know the e-mail was in fact received, it is your responsibility to do a follow up e-mail to get this confirmation.
  5. Make and keep hard copies of important e-mails sent and received.
  6. Check your e-mail constantly at least every 15 minutes each working day or arrange for a duly authorized person to do so on your behalf.
  7. Reply promptly to all e-mail messages requiring a reply. Where a prompt detailed response is not possible, send a short e-mail acknowledging receipt and giving an estimate of when a detailed response will/should be sent.
  8. Do not impersonate any other person when using e-mail or amend any received messages.
  9. Do not import any non-text file, including files received as e-mail attachments, onto your system without first checking them for viruses, using the Company approved software. It is your responsibility to remain virus free and update your virus software each time you log on. Please get management to show you how.
  10. Do not create unnecessary e-mail congestion by sending trivial messages, personal messages or by copying e-mails to those who do not need to see them.
  11. Do not access the World Wide Web for purposes other than those for which you are employed.
  12. Do not deliberately visit, view, or download any material from any Web site containing sexual or illegal material or material which is offensive in any way whatsoever.
  13. Do not subscribe to any message boards, newsgroups or any other Internet service of any kind whatsoever without prior written permission from your manager.
  14. Do not download software onto the company’s system without the prior written permission of your manager. This includes software and shareware available for free on the Internet.
  15. Do not open any suspect email and delete all spam. Never open any suspect attachments and seek the guidance of your manager.  
 
  Company Policy Vehicles Operation
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VENUES & DEALS

A list of all the venues that the NightCruiser calls on with addresses and special NightCruiser deals are listed on this page. It is important they are memorised as each venue has their own restrictions and requirements. We pride ourselves at the high level of personalised service we provide with our venues suggestions, bookings, VIP entries, drink deals etc. Check them out.

VEHICLE OPERATION INFO PAGES

This is an area of great importance. As the safety of our passengers is at stake here. You have a special responsibility under your special vehicle drivers licence. Like a captain of a ship we will train you how to handle any situation that should stay with you for life. People are not aware of the responsibilities and skill required to correctly carry out the duties of a Bus Driver or Coach Captain. Once passengers realise that their lives are in your hands they might just provide you with more respect. In any case if you are able to display your skill humbly with pride you will be given respect deserved. As we are in a service industry, COURTESY is the name of the game.

Mercedes 09

Mercedes 12

Mercedes 24

Mercedes Coach

Hino 28 seater

Vehicle daily Check Routines

Record Keeping

Vehicles Presentation

Driver responsibilities

Insurance

Garage