Bus industry must play its part in dealing with antisocial scourge
News that Stagecoach North Scotland driver Keith Rollinson died after an alleged assault in Elgin bus station last week has…
First Bus launches driver apprenticeship programme
First Bus has teamed up with a training provider to launch its first ever pilot apprenticeship programme for bus drivers.…
Unite demands more legal protection after Elgin bus driver tragedy
Unite the union has demanded more legal protection for transport staff after the death of Stagecoach North Scotland driver Keith…
Go-Ahead aims for 600 new apprentice bus drivers in 2024
The Go-Ahead Group plans to recruit 600 apprentice bus drivers this year in London and the North West. Go-Ahead London…
Coach tourism drivers’ hours changes in EU now ‘a done deal’
Change to hours regulations for coach tourism drivers in the EU is “a done deal” after the European Council presidency…
Skills, coach parking, decarb and ZE in RHA Spring Statement calls
Skills and training, coach parking, low-carbon fuels, and a clear pathway to zero-emission vehicle driveline evolution are among calls made…
Bus Driver of the Year 2024 opens to entries as TC comes aboard
The Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) competition has opened entries to its 2024 National Final, which will be held…
Go North East to recruit up to 200 bus drivers via academy work
Go North East (GNE) plans to recruit and train up to 200 bus drivers through what it says is an…
EU coach drivers’ hours reform: Same but better needed in UK
Reform of coach drivers’ hours for those largely on tourism-related services is coming in the EU via a move that…
Ideas and innovation are key to driver recruitment and retention
Last year, I talked about a serious problem with recruitment and retention that the CILT driver shortage survey had highlighted…
