Is Jamie Pursey the UK’s youngest PCV driver?
Jamie Pursey, son of BorderBus owner Andrew Pursey, has passed his PCV driving test at the age of just 18…
Coach traffic visiting Torbay warned of road closures
Coach operators and drivers visiting Torbay have been warned of major roadworks and road closures at the same time that…
Bus Driver of the Year 2022 National Final entries open
Entries have opened for the 2022 Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) National Final, which will be held in Blackpool…
COVID-19: Omicron variant intensifying driver shortage?
With the virulent Omicron variant of COVID-19 sending infection rates skyward, how are UK bus operators coping with the current…
Driver CPC review: Early work based around more flexibility
A review of Driver CPC (DCPC), announced by the government in November, will not bring a major overhaul of how…
NXWM driver trainer honoured after 55 years of service
A retiring National Express West Midlands driver trainer with over half a century of service behind him has been honoured…
Coach driver shortage: No consistency, UKCOA survey shows
The general difficulty in attracting and retaining PSV drivers shows little sign of abating. But recent work carried out by…
Further details of upcoming DCPC review announced
Whether employers should have more obligation to support staff with the cost of Driver CPC (DCPC) training will be within…
DVLA plan hopes to reduce driving licence medical delays
DVLA has launched a consultation on proposals to extend the pool of healthcare professionals that can complete its medical questionnaires,…
Driver CPC to be subject to ‘sweeping’ government review
A “sweeping review” of the Driver CPC (DCPC) process is to be launched by ministers in a bid to improve…
