Transportation

The transportation industry, particularly in public transport such as buses, presents unique safety challenges. Operators are responsible not only for the safety of their vehicles but also for the lives of numerous passengers. Managing this responsibility requires advanced safety systems to prevent accidents and ensure that vehicles are operating in compliance with safety regulations. From school buses to public transit vehicles, ensuring safety on the road is paramount for fleet operators.

Accidents in the transportation sector often arise from issues like blind spots, driver error, and equipment failure. Additionally, ensuring that passengers are following basic safety protocols, such as wearing seatbelts, is critical. With large vehicles operating in urban and rural environments, preventing rollaway incidents and collisions is essential to maintaining operational efficiency and public trust.

MAX-SAFE provides a range of safety solutions tailored to the transportation industry, including seatbelt warning systems, anti-rollaway systems, and vision systems. These solutions work together to create a safer environment for drivers and passengers, helping transportation companies minimise accidents, protect their fleets, and ensure compliance with stringent safety regulations.

Transportation

Benefits of MAX-SAFE Safety Solutions
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Passenger Safety and Compliance

One of the greatest challenges in the transportation industry is ensuring that passengers follow safety protocols. The MAX-SAFE Seatbelt Warning System™ helps fleet operators ensure compliance by monitoring seatbelt usage across all seats. By issuing real-time alerts when passengers are not secured, operators can ensure the safety of everyone on board. This system also helps fleets meet regulatory requirements for passenger safety, protecting operators from potential fines and legal issues.
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Vehicle and Fleet Protection

Transportation fleets, especially buses, require advanced safety features to prevent accidents caused by equipment failure or human error. The MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway Brake System™ automatically applies the brakes when the park brake is not engaged, preventing dangerous rollaway incidents. Additionally, our vision system enhances driver awareness by eliminating blind spots, allowing operators to safely manoeuvre through urban streets and tight spaces. These systems help protect vehicles from damage and reduce the risk of costly accidents.
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Enhanced Driver Awareness

Drivers in the transportation industry face numerous challenges, from navigating busy city streets to managing the safety of dozens of passengers. The MAX-SAFE Vision and Anti-Rollaway Brake Systems™ provide real-time feedback that helps drivers remain focused and aware of their surroundings. By detecting obstacles, pedestrians, and blind spots, these systems reduce the risk of accidents and improve overall road safety. With these solutions in place, transportation companies can ensure their drivers are equipped with the tools they need to stay safe on the road.

Relevant Products for Transportation

The MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway Brake System™ automatically applies the brakes if the park brake is not engaged, preventing the vehicle from rolling away. This is especially important in the transportation sector, where buses frequently stop in busy areas or on inclines.

By eliminating the risk of rollaway incidents, this system helps prevent accidents that could endanger passengers, pedestrians, and other vehicles. It is a key safety feature for fleets that operate in congested urban environments, ensuring that vehicles remain secure during stops and loading or unloading of passengers.


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The MAX-SAFE Seatbelt Warning System™ is a crucial safety solution for buses and other passenger transportation vehicles. This system monitors seatbelt usage for all passengers and provides both visual and audible alerts when seatbelts are not properly fastened.

In the transportation industry, ensuring passenger compliance with seatbelt regulations is vital to reducing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The seatbelt warning system ensures that passengers are aware of their responsibility to “buckle up”, protecting both the passengers and the operator from potential legal and safety issues.


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The MAX-SAFE Vision System provides bus drivers with enhanced visibility around their vehicles, reducing the risks associated with blind spots. Using AI-powered cameras and sensors, this system detects pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles that may be outside the driver’s field of vision.

This system is essential for buses operating in urban environments where tight turns, heavy traffic, and pedestrians are common. By providing real-time visual alerts to the driver, the vision system helps prevent accidents and ensures that passengers and pedestrians remain safe, even in highly congested areas.

Testimonials

5 Stars

"When you see the kits, the installation and how it works in action, no driver intervention, nothing for the driver to remember, safety of the vehicle and safety of the people, it’s well worth it."

Wayne Muiznieks
Fleet Coordinator, Connetics, New Zealand

5 Stars

"Less than 45 minutes into day one of the trial, the system prevented what could have been a potential accident with an adult. It highlighted how close a near miss it was and how vital this type of solution was."

Jonathan Dick
General Manager Fleet & Systems, Smart Environmental, NZ

5 Stars

"MAX-SAFE Side View Solution provided superior VRU detection to standard side mirrors and cameras and was most beneficial to the drivers involved in the trial."

Matthew Wentman
National Fleet Manager, Cleanaway Waste Management

5 Stars

"We have used SGESCO-MAX products for over three years and have found them to be an innovative safety solution for our fleet vehicles and effective in achieving zero incidents in trucks reversing or accidentally rolling away."

Tony Rawson
National Fleet Category Manager, Suez Recycling & Recovery, ANZ

5 Stars

"There is a big need for MAX-SAFE products in New Zealand. You only hear about a roll away when there is a crash, but the number is far greater than what is reported. Recently, there was a tour bus in Auckland that rolled away and ran over a Mum and a baby. Both survived luckily, but if the bus had the MAX-SAFE device fitted this accident never would have occurred."

Gary Puklowski
Managing Director, Autokraft Electrical & Diesel Ltd

5 Stars

"When you go to a fire, and your adrenaline is rushing, you need to focus on the fire and what you need to do. Worrying about whether you’ve left the handbrake on or not, is the last thing on your mind."

Lenny Toscano
First Officer for the Brigade, QLD Rural Fire Service

5 Stars

"The MAX-SAFE Seatbelt Warning System™ optimises the safety of our clients’ most valuable asset – their employees – and Kinetics employees."

Joe Gould
Regional Manager – Workshop, Kinetic Specialised Resources

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"With 99+% detection accuracy of the VRUs, Veolia has been impressed with the reliability of the new MAX-SAFE AI camera and other solutions."

Andrew Forbes
BCC Contract Operations Manager, Veolia

Customer Story: Kinetic’s Commitment to Safety


Kinetic, one of the largest and most trusted bus operators in Australia and New Zealand, integrated the MAX-SAFE Seatbelt Warning System™ and Anti-Rollaway Brake System™ across its extensive fleet. The company operates over 3,000 buses and serves millions of passengers annually. Ensuring the safety of both passengers and drivers is paramount for Kinetic, especially as they continue to grow and innovate their transport services.

By implementing MAX-SAFE advanced safety solutions, Kinetic was able to significantly reduce the risk of accidents caused by human error and vehicle rollaway incidents. The MAX-SAFE Seatbelt Warning System™ ensured that passengers were properly secured during their journey, enhancing compliance with safety protocols. Meanwhile, the MAX-SAFE Anti-Rollaway Brake System™ eliminated the risk of rollaway accidents, providing peace of mind for drivers and fleet operators alike.

Kinetic’s commitment to safety has resulted in improved operational efficiency, reduced accident rates, and increased passenger trust. The integration of MAX-SAFE solutions has not only enhanced Kinetic’s safety measures but also reinforced their position as a leader in safe and reliable public transport.


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