Reading Buses wraps up 8% pay agreement in ‘record time’
In contrast to the pay disputes that are affecting some parts of the bus industry, Reading Buses has reached agreement…
Ukrainian evacuee starts driving for Brighton & Hove
A Ukrainian evacuee has become the first to complete training to drive for Brighton & Hove Buses as part of…
Research: Signs increase bus driver-passenger interaction
The use of signs in buses encouraging passengers to positively interact with drivers leads to an increase in those behaviours,…
Let’s celebrate the role of the bus – and the bus driver
The dawn of a new day sees thousands of customers board the buses that meander through the UK’s sprawling cities…
Bus Driver of the Year National Final to welcome 119 entrants
The 2023 Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) National Final has attracted 119 entries from England, Scotland and Wales, organisers…
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…