Transfer / Taxi Policy

•  Introduction:

Perfect Host Homestay Ltd. deals with the accommodation needs of international guests. As part of a service we arrange transfers from airports to accommodation as well as place to place, for individual guests and group bookings.

• Definitions:

• PHH:

Perfect Host Homestay Ltd.

• Juniors :

any guest who is under the age of 18 is considered to be a junior in this policy. Although we recognise that those who are 16 and 17 may not consider themselves to be juniors, however anyone who has not reached their 18th birthday is considered to be a ‘junior’.

• Adults:

any guest that has reached their 18th birthday is considered to be an adult.

• Unaccompanied Minor :

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• Our designated transfer company adheres to the following procedures when dealing with our transfers:
• Suitability / Checks:

Any company which provides a transfer service from any location must be PCO/DBS checked. The company will have a safeguarding policy in place and this policy will be available for inspection whenever requested.

• Arrivals :
1• Adult guests :

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2• Junior guests :

The company will receive all information as above and follow the same procedure if the junior cannot be found. If the junior is travelling as an unaccompanied minor, the driver will take I.D to the information desk to ask for the release of the junior from either the immigration department or the designated airline representative. As soon as the driver and junior have met, the driver will stay with the junior at all times, helping with luggage and ensuring that they have fastened their seat belt before continuing their journey. The driver must then have constant visual contact until the junior is safely within the care of the designated host/guardian. The driver is to check the car seat to ensure nothing has been left behind after drop off. If any problems arise, the PHH emergency number must be contacted to inform them of the situation and to ask for further instruction if necessary.

• Departures:
1• Adult guests :

The company will receive all the guest(s) information, flight details, accommodation address and time of pick up via email/fax from PHH. Drivers will be told to collect the guest from the accommodation 4 hours before their flight time, unless specifically told otherwise. Guests will be advised to be ready at the stipulated time so that they can depart immediately. If students are delayed for longer than 30 minutes, the driver will contact PHH emergency number to inform them. Once luggage has been stowed and seat belts fastened, they will continue with their journey. Drivers will drop adult guests outside the departures hall.

2• Junior guests :

The company will receive all information as above. The junior/host/guardian will also be advised to be ready for collection at the stipulated time. Drivers will help with their luggage and ensure that they have fastened their seat belt before commencing there journey. Driver is to check the car seat to ensure nothing has been left behind before entering terminal with the junior. Drivers will accompany the junior into the airport maintaining constant visual contact until they have safely passed through the security gate. If the junior is booked as an unaccompanied minor, the driver will stay with the junior until they have been passed onto a designated member of the airline.Paperwork may need to be completed to confirm handover. Drivers will only depart once airline staff have informed them that it is appropriate to do so. If any problems arise, the driver must stay in contact with PHH emergency numbers to either inform or ask for further instruction.

• Expectations of the Transfer Department :

All drivers should act in a professional manner ensuring the safety of the passengers and providing an efficient service at all times. All cars are to be well maintained internally and drivers to be well presented. If there are any delays, PHH must be informed. It is the responsibility of the transfer company to check flight times and to ensure they are present for student/guests arrival/departure. If there is more than a 30-minute difference in the given time, PHH emergency (+44(0)7535077005 / +44(0)7535077006) must be informed.


Last updated September 2015