To tie, or knot to tie: The coach and bus driver uniform question
Many of us who have been in the sector for a long time have grown up with the clearly outlined…
EU coach tourism drivers’ hours changes set for first half of 2024
Changes to EU driving and rest time rules for coach drivers engaged in tourism-related work in the bloc are expected…
Benchmarking is a key to operators’ driver shortage efforts
The shortage of drivers in coach and bus is nothing new. Recruitment since the 1950s has been a significant challenge…
Driver CPC reform: The devil is in the detail, as ever
News that Driver CPC reform will push ahead will be welcomed by many, with the mechanism around the scheme in…
18-year-old at A2B Travel gains PSV licence
Independent bus operator A2B Travel Group is welcoming its youngest driver, a trainee who acquired his PSV licence 25 days…
The 2024 Neoplan Tourliner – safety and comfort in a digital age
There are few new coach models that are award-winning before they formally take to the streets. The 2024 Neoplan Tourliner…
Winchester’s first woman bus driver marks 50 years since gaining her licence
Winchester's first woman bus driver has celebrated 50 years since she first got behind the wheel by being pictured in…
Driver CPC reform next steps published by government
Next steps on the road to reform for Driver CPC have been published by the Department for Transport (DfT) in…
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,…
