Shinki Bus Co., Ltd. started with a single T-type Ford in Showa 2 (1927).
Founded Shinki Motor Co., Ltd. (capital: 200,000 yen). Started the route Kakogawa - Onoe (3.2 km). At that time, there was one T Ford and three taxis, with 10 employees.
Shinki Bus Co., Ltd. started with a single T-type Ford in Showa 2 (1927).
Moved headquarters from Akashi City to Ekimae, Himeji City during the Pacific War. Capital: 2.64 million yen. Route: 1,502 km. Number of vehicles increased to 571.
Approved as a travel agent and registered on the Osaka Stock Exchange, Part 2.
Entered the real estate business and started various businesses.
Established an office in Bangkok, Shinki International Co., Ltd.
Founded SBTI Co., Ltd.
Shinki International Co.,Ltd. 設立
Founded a licensed tour operator in Thailand.
SBTI Co.,Ltd. 設立
SBTI Co., Ltd. was established.
Established a company holding a travel license in Thailand.
SBTI Rule 8 enforces strict compliance with no unauthorized absences or tardiness. We implement standby and reporting/consultation at least 30 minutes in advance using Japanese-style education, and have a support system that can quickly dispatch replacement drivers even in unforeseen circumstances such as health issues.
SBTI requires drivers to check for fever and symptoms daily, wear masks and gloves, and perform hand washing and alcohol disinfection. Additionally, it proposes driver-specific measures such as thorough ventilation and vehicle cleaning during standby, and minimizing conversation during operation. To respond quickly to health issues, the company expands standby drivers and enhances support systems.
At SBTI, in addition to training new employees as new drivers, we also conduct regular refresher training for existing drivers. This is not only a knowledge check but also an opportunity to revisit the basics and reassess one's work attitude.
In Thailand, the coronavirus situation is showing signs of calm, but it still remains unpredictable. To avoid direct contact that occurs during the handover of timesheets and other activities, our company has started using driver gloves, which are also used at our Japanese headquarters. Additionally, we have created a set of infection control guidelines for drivers.
The SBTI Rule 7 introduced today prioritizes driver safety and aims to develop the ability to detect hazards and risks through simulations of various road conditions in training. Drivers are instructed to drive with a sense of potential danger, not just "probably", but "might be".
SBTI Rule 6 recommends avoiding sudden acceleration and sudden braking, and encourages courteous driving. In driver skill assessment, the handling of the accelerator and brake is most scrutinized, and smooth starts and stops are considered essential for achieving a comfortable in-car environment. Practical training is conducted until the technique is ingrained in the body.