The capacity building activities are aimed at building driver and crew competence to safely operate e-buses under diverse and challenging conditions. These activities combine structured training, practical simulations, route familiarisation, and inter-agency coordination to ensure personnel can effectively monitor vehicle systems, respond to alarms, manage emergencies, and maintain safety while operating in hazardous environments. Effective implementation requires targeted mitigation actions by relevant stakeholder, as outlined in the following table for enforcement and compliance.
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Outlined below are the various training activities designed for drivers, crew, and other relevant personnel:
Dual Training Programme: Implement dual training programmes by private operator and the STU.
Simulator-Based Training: Mandate computer and simulator-based training for all drivers. It will replicate real-world conditions such as urban traffic, adverse weather, and emergency scenarios, enabling safe, hands-on learning without risking lives or assets.
Route Familiarisation Training: Under the supervision of the Capacity Building team, train bus crew on route familiarisation, generally involving routes conditions, operating environment en-route, live traffic situation and traffic rules for about a week using an e-bus before deploying them on regular revenue earning route schedules.
Dashboard Monitoring Skills: Train drivers to always monitor dashboard indicator lights (Tell-Tale Lamps) and correctly interpret dashboard fault codes.
Immediate Alarm Response: Train onboard crew to immediately respond to any visual or audible fault alarms during operations.
Emergency Evacuation Training: Train crew on evacuation protocols, system shutdown procedures in case of fire or water ingress, and other emergency scenarios.
Hazardous Driving Skills: Train drivers on safe driving techniques through waterlogged zones and other hazardous situations.
Inter-Agency SOP Development: Coordinate with local disaster management authorities and municipal bodies to develop joint SOPs for flood response and evacuation.
High-Voltage Safety Training for Crew on: