Modern Day Slavery Statement for Big Bus Tours*
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps Big Bus Tours has taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in its business and supply chains for the financial year ending 2026.
Big Bus Tours is the largest global operator of open-top sightseeing buses, operating in cities across four continents, with its head office in London. Each of our operating companies is a wholly owned subsidiary, all working under the Big Bus Tours brand. Together, we carry 5 million customers per year and employ over 1,200 staff.
Modern slavery—including human trafficking, forced labour and other forms of exploitation—is a violation of fundamental human rights. Big Bus Tours is committed to ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our operations or supply chain. As a global company, we actively work to minimise the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and its network. This statement outlines our approach for the financial year 2026.
Big Bus Tours operates in major cities worldwide as a leading provider of sightseeing services. Our supply chains primarily consist of vehicle manufacturers, sightseeing equipment suppliers and engineering component manufacturers. We recognise the importance of responsible business practices and are committed to ensuring that our suppliers uphold the same ethical standards.
To identify and mitigate risks, we prefer to source purchases through reputable, large, mainstream manufacturers with whom we have long-standing relationships and who share our ethical outlook. We also seek confirmation from them that Anti-Modern Slavery policies are in place.
To further our commitment to combating modern slavery, we have implemented the following measures for our employees:
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Modern Slavery Awareness Training: We provide appropriate training to our employees, equipping them with the knowledge to recognise potential risks of modern slavery, identify warning signs and report concerns.
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Whistleblowing Policy: We encourage employees to report any concerns related to modern slavery through our confidential incident and whistleblowing hotline and ensure that no retaliation occurs against those who raise concerns. This hotline is operated by an independent external company to ensure impartiality.
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Human Rights Policy: We ensure all employees are treated with dignity and respect, paid at least the legal minimum wage, and provided with safe and fair working conditions.
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Global Principles and Code of Conduct: We uphold the highest standards of ethics, fairness and responsibility across our global operations. These principles apply everywhere we operate and guide us to act with integrity, respect and inclusion.
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Annual Pay Reviews: To ensure fair pay and safe working conditions, all colleagues must be paid at least the applicable legal minimum wage in their country, and working conditions must meet or exceed local health, safety and welfare standards.
Summary
This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 24 September 2025.
Big Bus Group Holdings Limited includes: Big Bus Tours Group Ltd, Big Bus Tours Limited, Big Bus Company Limited, Big Bus Vienna GmbH, Big Bus Spain S.L.U., Big Bus Berlin GmbH, Big Bus Tours LLC SPC, Tour Dubai Tourism LLC, Double Decker Bus Tours LLC, Big Bus Tours SPC, Big Bus Tours Los Angeles, Inc., Big Bus Tours Vancouver Limited, Irish City Tours Limited, Open Top Sightseeing San Francisco LLC, City Sightseeing Washington DC Inc., Taxi Tours Inc., Conway Tours Inc., Open Top Sightseeing Las Vegas LLC, Chicago Gray Lines Ltd, The Big Bus Company (Hong Kong) Limited, Singapore Ducktours Private Limited, Big Bus Singapore City Sightseeing PTD LTE, City Sightseeing PTY LTD, Iobus SRL, Visit Rome SRL, Ticket Station SRL, Big Bus Tours Rome SRL, Les Cars Rouge.