Group CEO catch-up

Driver training is now family friendly

Last month the Federal Minister for Transport, Anthony Albanese, launched the keys2drive program here in NSW, which allows every learner driver and their parents to get a free driving session with an accredited instructor.

NRMA Safer Driving School is supporting this initiative and our driving instructors are accredited to give the free lessons.

The program was developed by the Australian Automobile Association and motoring clubs including NRMA, with support from the driver training industry.

Keys2drive is a great initiative and I encourage parents who are helping their children learn to drive to find out more about the free session at NRMA Safer Driving School.

Recently I had the opportunity to inspect the MS Volendam, the five-star cruise ship NRMA-owned Adventure World Travel has chartered to help meet the accommodation shortfall New Zealand will experience during Rugby World Cup 2011.

I know many rugby-loving Members are looking forward to attending the finals matches in Wellington and Auckland. Demand for tickets to these matches will far outstrip supply so anyone planning on attending should secure their tickets now.

As well as securing the cruise ship for Rugby World Cup 2011, Adventure World has guaranteed match tickets to enable fans to travel to New Zealand and be part of rugby history. There are special rates for NRMA Members. Don't miss out!

Finally, we share the concerns of many Members following the terrible chaos that occurred on the F3 in April. NRMA has previously offered its services to the Government as a back-up during emergency incidents on the F3. We can deploy our patrols and vehicles to provide food and water and to assist the elderly and those in need during major delays.

Tony Stuart

Group CEO

May 2010