Tackling driver shortages: How digital recruitment strategies are transforming the UK bus industry
The UK bus industry faces several pressing challenges, including driver shortages, low numbers of young and women drivers, and difficulties…
Centrad debuts CenHub telematics and fleet management platform
Vehicle CCTV and telematics specialist Centrad has launched a video telematics and fleet management platform called CenHub. It is an…
Brighton and Hove disputes Unite claim of on-bus audio recording
Brighton and Hove Buses has firmly rebutted a claim by trade union Unite that recordings of audio feeds from alleged…
Arriva turns to Blink app for staff engagement
Arriva is to use the Blink app to improve communications between employees. Thousands of the operator's staff are now using…
Is DfT going cold on National DCPC test-based renewal option?
The first component of Driver CPC reform will be enacted this year as planned, subject to parliamentary time being found…
Driver CPC reform to roll out from 2024 as legislation is laid
Enactment of Driver CPC (DCPC) reform is set to begin this year after legislation around the changes was laid before…
Carousel Buses courts Arriva staff for High Wycombe growth
Carousel Buses is offering an increased driver welcome bonus of £4,000 as it looks to expand its business in High…
Bus Driver of the Year 2024 entry deadline extended to 31 May
The field for the UK Bus Driver of the Year 2024 National Final is almost full but organisers have extended…
Skills and training must be clear on coach and bus political agenda
Labour continues to court business big and small as a general election looms. It has pledged to reform the training…
First Bus and Transdev Blazefield up mental health training work
First Bus and Transdev Blazefield have each introduced additional training and initiatives to strengthen their focus on protecting and improving…
