Less than half of coach managers satisfied with roads
Less than half of coach operators are satisfied with England’s network of motorways and major ‘A’ roads, according to the…
Shortage occupations list denial for coach and bus ‘disappointing’
Once upon a time in 2004, I was involved with a project that eventually saw over 3,000 drivers recruited (mostly…
Adventure Travel aims job campaign at Wilko workers
Cardiff-based coach and bus operator Adventure Travel is targeting a driver-recruitment campaign towards staff at high street firm Wilko, which…
Mixed response on drivers’ hours reform plans
Operators respond as EC and CPT make proposals that include extending 12-day rule to domestic tours Momentum is gathering on…
Staffing solution includes skills bootcamp, school leavers: RHA
School leavers, extension of the skills bootcamp training approach to coach and bus and a collaborative approach to industry image…
C9 Recruitment partners with Ridgeway Training
C9 Recruitment has announced a partnership with Ridgeway Training designed to provide comprehensive training for the industry and try to…
Award-winning Carousel driver clocks up 20 years
One of Carousel Buses' first drivers is celebrating 20 years in the job and is now passing on his experience…
More sought in EC coach tourism drivers hours reform
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed proposals published by the European Commission (EC) to reform EU hours rules…
‘Act now on recruiting young people’
We’re into the busy season now and this is the first time we’ve found we are a driver short. We…
Recruitment and retention: Don’t forget past lessons
The wheels of the economy and government policy keep turning. In my 50-plus years as a passionate advocate of public…
