Passenger Protection
Prioritize passenger safety with disinfection services
We’ve collaborated with Freedman Seating-North America to provide the very best in passenger seating and safety. Prevent the spread of germs and airborne viruses with passenger protective equipment (PPE) such as guards, grab rail covers, partitions, and more. This new line of safety enhancements adds a layer of protection to the industry’s most trusted seating products, which are always tested to meet and exceed motor safety standards.
Passenger protection
Passenger Guards
Provide more social distance between passengers with clear guards. Made from a soft vinyl that’s easy to replace, easy to clean, and UV- and mildew-resistant, these guards provide an extra layer of protection from airborne viruses.
Standard features:
- Flexible material does not present a laceration hazard or hard impact surface
- Includes a high visibility “DO NOT TOUCH” sticker
- Easy to replace, yet not removable by riders
- Does not inhibit the use of most grab handles and the 202A Headrest
Optional features:
- For seats with and without grab rails
- Unique designs for OEM Ford Transit seats
- Available on Freedman FeatherWeight Mid-High, 3PT Mid-High, GO-ES, and most Foldaway seats
- Extra hardware available for purchase
Passenger protection
Grab Rail Covers
Made with a natural antimicrobial surface — nanocide vinyl with embedded silver — grab rail covers provide a safe and easy solution for cleaner high-contact surfaces. Clean, maintain, and replace the covers as needed.
Standard Features:
- Made from Dimensions Nanocide vinyl with embedded silver, a natural antimicrobial material
- Standard neutral charcoal color
- Easy to add or replace in the field
- Easy to clean (follow manufacturer’s cleaning guide)
- Available on all Freedman grab rails (202A, FeatherWeight AVE and 3PT)
Passenger protection
Social Distance Seat Bands
Offer enough space for social distancing as a standard practice in your fleet. With our seat bands, passengers can sit comfortably with rows between them and others to protect their health and peace of mind. These bands are easily implemented and can be rearranged as needed.
Standard Features:
- Blocks passenger seats from being used
- Easy to add in the field
- Removable and reusable for seating reconfiguration
- Made of a durable, antimicrobial and moisture repellent flat-woven fabric
- Standard orange for optimum visibility
Get started with passenger protection
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Decontamination and disinfection systems
We partner with top decontamination manufacturers to keep operators and passengers safe from airborne viruses and bacteria.
Driver Protection Kits
Offer additional protection for your drivers with our driver protection kits. Add a custom-built partition to protect your driver from airborne illnesses.
Air Purification Units
We have partnered with Plasma Air and ProAir to introduce new, easy-to-mount air purifying units to keep your fleet feeling good-as-new.
