Go North East strike to end after pay deal agreed
The Go North East (GNE) strike which has severely affected bus services in the region for more than a month…
Stagecoach Manchester recognises 63 staff at long-service awards
Stagecoach Manchester has honoured 63 employees with a combined employment duration of 1,749 years at its long-service awards. Drivers, engineers,…
Licence Check introduces interactive driver coaching module
Supplier Licence Check has introduced an interactive coaching module for drivers within the Driver and Vehicle Information Solution (DAVIS) platform.…
EU hours reform work for coach tourism drivers takes step forward
Change to EU driving and rest time rules for coach drivers engaged on tourism-related work has come closer after the…
Time to change how the industry is painted to potential recruits
I write this column in 35-degree heat with a cold beer by my side, sitting beside a private pool at…
Consider Sir Clive’s marginal gains strategy in driver training
While our health and safety metrics were improving post-COVID-19, we were starting to see occurrences of low-level vehicle damage increasing,…
Is writing on the wall for coaches in Bourton-on-the-Water?
I read with interest the recent article regarding the situation with Bourton-on-the-Water coach parking. I should say that, having spoken…
Go North East strike continues as latest talks fail
A further round of talks today aimed at ending the ongoing strike by Go North East (GNE) drivers has failed,…
Newly launched Women in Bus and Coach hopes to affect change
Around 150 representatives from across the industry came together for the national launch of the new Women in Bus and…
Harsh words traded as Go North East strike enters second week
Ongoing strike action over pay by drivers with Go North East (GNE) who are members of Unite has continued into…
