Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy

1. Our Commitment

Newcastle Airport Transfers is committed to conducting business responsibly, ethically and in accordance with applicable UK laws.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation.

We recognise the importance of identifying and addressing potential exploitation within our business operations and working relationships.

This policy applies to our employees, self-employed drivers, contractors, suppliers and other transport providers working on our behalf.

2. Our Business

Newcastle Airport Transfers provides pre-booked private hire transport services across Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, the North East of England and other UK destinations.

Our services include airport transfers, private taxi and minibus journeys, business travel and contracted school transport.

We work with appropriately licensed drivers and transport providers to deliver safe, reliable and professional services.

Our operations involve working with self-employed drivers and external service providers, making responsible working practices and appropriate oversight important.

3. Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

Modern slavery includes practices such as:

• Forced or compulsory labour.

• Human trafficking.

• Debt bondage and exploitation.

• Servitude and slavery.

• The exploitation of vulnerable individuals for financial or personal gain.

We do not tolerate any form of modern slavery or human trafficking in our business operations.

Everyone working with Newcastle Airport Transfers is expected to respect the rights, dignity, safety and wellbeing of others.

4. Drivers, Contractors & Suppliers

We expect drivers, contractors, suppliers and transport providers working on our behalf to comply with applicable employment, licensing, safeguarding and anti-slavery legislation.

Our expectations include:

• Treating individuals fairly and respectfully.

• Ensuring work is undertaken voluntarily.

• Complying with applicable employment and payment obligations.

• Not withholding identification documents or restricting an individual's freedom.

• Not using threats, coercion or intimidation.

• Reporting suspected exploitation or unlawful working practices.

• Cooperating with reasonable enquiries relating to safeguarding and ethical conduct.

Where credible concerns are identified, we will assess the circumstances and consider appropriate action.

This may include reviewing or ending a working relationship, seeking advice or referring serious concerns to the relevant authorities.

5. Recruitment & Working Practices

We are committed to fair and responsible recruitment and working arrangements.

Individuals undertaking transport services on our behalf are expected to hold the appropriate licences, permissions and qualifications required for their work.

We do not knowingly engage individuals or organisations involved in forced labour, human trafficking or exploitative working practices.

Concerns about recruitment, working conditions, coercion or exploitation will be taken seriously and assessed appropriately.

6. Safeguarding & Awareness

As a transport provider, we recognise that drivers and other individuals working within our business may encounter vulnerable passengers.

We encourage awareness of potential signs of exploitation, including circumstances where someone appears to be:

• Controlled or intimidated by another person.

• Frightened to speak independently.

• Unable to access their own identification documents.

• Subjected to threats, coercion or restrictions on their freedom.

• Transported in circumstances that raise reasonable safeguarding concerns.

These signs do not necessarily establish that exploitation is taking place, but they may justify seeking advice or reporting a concern.

Drivers and other individuals should not put themselves or passengers at risk by attempting to confront suspected exploiters.

Where someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

7. Reporting Concerns

We encourage employees, drivers, contractors, suppliers and members of the public to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery or human trafficking.

Concerns can be reported directly to Newcastle Airport Transfers using the contact details below.

Reports will be treated seriously and handled sensitively, with appropriate regard for confidentiality and the safety of those involved.

Where necessary, we may refer concerns to the police, safeguarding services or other relevant authorities.

Suspected modern slavery can also be reported to:

UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline

Telephone: 08000 121 700

Website: https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org

For immediate danger or an emergency, call 999.

8. Monitoring & Review

We aim to maintain responsible business practices and review our approach when necessary.

Where concerns or weaknesses are identified, we will consider appropriate improvements to our procedures, working arrangements and supplier relationships.

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated when required to reflect changes in legislation, business operations or relevant guidance.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:

Newcastle Airport Transfers

Website: https://www.newcastleairporttransfers.com

Email: info@newcastleairporttransfers.com

We are committed to promoting fair treatment, responsible working practices and the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking.