Pulling tacho card and continuing driving ‘should be dismissal’: TC
Any driver that removes a digital tachograph card from the head unit and then continues to drive an in-scope vehicle…
Unite survey reveals high levels of abuse faced by bus drivers
Unite the union is calling for better protection for bus drivers after a survey it conducted revealed 82% of respondents…
Stagecoach East drivers recognised by Green Road scheme
Stagecoach East has announced 157 drivers have been awarded Green Road Fleet Elite status in recognition of exceptional standards. The…
Skills Bootcamp admission for PCV must follow 50km loosening
News that the government is consulting on relaxing the 50km, regular service restriction that applies to the youngest PCV drivers…
Driver recruitment and retention: Turn a crisis into an opportunity
The phrase ‘turning a crisis into an opportunity’ became well used during the pandemic as we all did our level…
Midland Bluebird driver honoured after 53 years of service
Midland Bluebird has marked the longevity of one of its longest-serving drivers after his 53 years with the business. George…
DfT set to partially remove 50km limit on youngest PCV drivers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a consultation on proposed changes to restrictions on vocational drivers that include partial…
Driver shortage stopping growth, says RHA Operations Manager
RHA deployed its coach driving simulator on the streets of Peterborough today to try to combat the recruitment problem which…
JG Travel Group trains partner operators’ coach drivers at academy
JG Travel Group has hosted over 100 coach drivers from partner operators at its Driver’s Academy programme of training seminars…
C9 Recruitment: Spearheading success in PCV driver supply
In the heart of the UK's bustling coach and bus sectors, the critical need for dependable and skilled PCV drivers…