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Useful tips and information.
SAFETY FIRST – Our Number 1 Priority
We at Rubix would like all parents to know that your children are safe and in good hands each time they ride on a Rubix bus. The safety and security of the Rubix Kids we transport to and from school each day is our core value. Only newer model vehicles...
QUALITY SERVICE – with a big Rubix Smile
At Rubix, one of our main priorities together with safety, is providing all of our customers with a quality service experience. We take pride in what we do, and take every opportunity to instil our customer service ethic into the way we do things. These are some of...
TRAINING – left, right, left, right, leefffft!
A lot of the angst that bus-riding parents feel is a result of bad (or inconsistent) experiences with drivers within the SA public transport system. At Rubix, training is the cornerstone of everything we do, from ensuring that every child is met on time, to cleaning...
COMPLIANCE & BACK UP SERVICE – We’re here to Stay!
A lot of people are jumping onto the bandwagon with offering transport for kids – we see them popping up daily at the schools. If you have a car, and think you have the temperament to drive kids around – hey presto, you have a business going. In the short...
PARENT PARTICIPATION – We need your help too
A lot of our Rubix Kids have been with us since the early days of our operations, and we have seen them grow year on year, sharing in their successes and disappointments. For our newer kids, we hope that we will be travelling together for many years to...
EXTRA MURALS vs CHOSEN SHUTTLE TIMES – help us, to help you!
So it’s that time of the term again.... time to choose from all the various extra murals on offer. Extra murals are a great way for kids to explore their natural talents and get that all important quota of exercise so often lacking in today’s society....
BBM / WHATSAPP / SMS – Making staying in touch easier……
Isn’t technology wonderful! I have to wonder how business got by without all the modern applications we have at our fingertips today. For us at Rubix we have embraced technology in our everyday business activities and day to day operations. From the...
Riding on the Bus – GOOD RIDING MANNERS
For a lot of our kids, being collected by Rubix on a daily basis is more than just a lift – it’s become a part of their daily routine, and often the Rubix Minders and Drivers become a part of their extended ‘families’. Some of the ‘good riding manners’ we...
Waiting for the Bus – As Rubix Kids, we can all lead by example
We love to think of the Rubix service as a well oiled machine. We do, however, rely on our little passengers to support us in making sure that we are able to provide them with the best possible service on a daily basis. So we thought of some pointers we would love...
Getting on and off the Bus – Our Rubix Kids, are seasoned commuters
So you thought, the school day ended with the bell :). When it comes to travelling on a Rubix bus, we like to educate our little travellers about the many safety tips and rules we like to follow to make sure that we can keep them as safe as possible...
Handy Fuel Tips Passed onto Rubix
Petrol is becoming more and more expensive! My line of work has been in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every litre. Here at the Marian Hill Pipeline where I work in Durban we deliver about 4 million...
Internal Operating Procedure Training
All Rubix staff undergo recurrent internal standard operating procedure training which covers information such as Brand awareness, financial aspects of the business and route planning. The start of the training for 2013 saw 14 candidates doing group activities and...
RUBIX TAKES THE I-Pledge
Rubix Shuttles and Transfers is a franchised business offering a transportation service with a particular focus of servicing the scholar market. Rubix has gained a reputation for our top class customer service, reliability, safety and convenience and each...
Wheel Well – a Milestone
Milestones are important places to stop at. From here you can reflect on the road travelled, where you are at and where you are going. It is also a place where you can catch up with your fellow travellers, those that have rolled stones out of the way for you, those...
Identifying a market need before franchising
[highlight style="grey"]Article taken from Entrepreneur Mag - JANUARY 2014 Edition. For more info about Franchising, please take a look at their website.[/highlight] Joburg franchise Rubix Shuttle and Transfer began as the brainchild of Sharon Poyner and Benita...
Attempted Kidnapping in Randpark Ridge/Weltevreden Park/West Rand – Important information
No matter what your child's age, they should always be taught to be vigilant and where possible to stick together. There is always safety in numbers. With regards to the below message from one of our schools, our Franchisees have had lengthy discussions with their...
School Sorted Planner
If your kids are battling with their homework, then this will be a life saver for you. The School Sorted Planner will help your child take control and manage their tasks & commitments in one book. School Sorted™ is a homework diary that actively trains skills like...
Raising Digital Citizens
PARENTING IN A DIGITAL AGE Thanks to Mike Saunders and Tamryn Coats, Digital Lab & Tomorrow Today for this brilliant article and resource. I have spent most of my career trying to help businesses succeed in a digital world. I believe that the digital...
Client Testimonials
“Thank you Rubix Shuttles for taking Sunxyne Holiday Club children over the holidays to swim school, movies at Mall of Africa and Pines Resort. You were awesome…the kids couldn’t get enough. You are the best!! Thanks so much.“
“We are so happy with the service that has been offered by Rubix. A big thank you and well done!“
“I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for fantastic service. I have never dealt with a professional shuttle company like yours in the eventing space. We appreciate all the last minute assistance and changes.”