Equality & Diversity Policy

Our policy is a clear agreement outlining how we ensure a discrimination-free environment, safety for all our members and our dedicated approach to creating a welcoming space for everyone.

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Last updated: July 2026

1. Our Commitment

2. Equal Opportunities

3. Recruitment & Employment

4. Customers & Drivers

5. Harassment & Bullying

6. Accessibility

7. Reporting Concerns

8. Our Responsibility

At Drive An Hire, we are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone. We believe that diversity strengthens our business, our workforce, and the communities we serve.

This Equality & Diversity Policy explains our commitment to promoting equal opportunities, preventing discrimination, and ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and with dignity.

1. our commitment

Drive An Hire is committed to:

• Treating everyone with fairness, dignity, and respect.

• Promoting equality of opportunity for all. Creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

• Preventing discrimination, harassment, bullying, and victimisation.

• Complying with all applicable equality legislation.

We expect the same high standards from our employees, contractors, drivers, customers, suppliers, and business partners.

2. equal opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of a person's:

• Age

• Disability

• Gender reassignment

• Marriage or civil partnership

• Pregnancy or maternity Race, colour, nationality, or ethnic origin

• Religion or belief

• Sex

• Sexual orientation

These characteristics are protected under the Equality Act 2010.

3. recruitment & employment

Where applicable, recruitment, promotion, training, and employment decisions are based solely on:

• Skills

• Qualifications

• Experience

• Ability

• Business needs

We do not tolerate discrimination during any stage of employment or engagement.

4. customers & drivers

We are committed to providing accessible, fair, and professional services to all customers and drivers.

We will not discriminate when providing vehicle hire or related services based on any protected characteristic.

We expect all customers and drivers using our services to treat others with courtesy and respect.

5. harassment & bullying

Drive An Hire has a zero-tolerance approach to:

• Harassment

• Bullying

• Intimidation

• Victimisation

• Hate speech

• Offensive or abusive behaviour

Any individual found engaging in such behaviour may have their account or agreement suspended or terminated where appropriate.

6. accessibility

We are committed to making our services as accessible as reasonably possible.

Where appropriate, we will consider reasonable adjustments to support individuals with disabilities and improve access to our services.

7. reporting concerns

Anyone who believes they have experienced discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment while using our services is encouraged to contact us.

All concerns will be taken seriously, investigated fairly, and handled confidentially wherever possible.

8. our responsibility

Every member of the Drive An Hire team shares responsibility for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We continually review our policies and practices to ensure they remain fair, inclusive, and compliant with current legislation.

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