Go-Ahead aims for gender equality among bus drivers
Go-Ahead has unveiled a plan to recruit 1,500 women drivers and achieve 50% gender equality among its bus drivers by…
CPT joins apprenticeships and technical education shaping group
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has joined the Directory of Professional and Employer-led Bodies, which is operated by the…
Clearing the air: Smoking cessation support for staff
Public research released in January unveiled that employees within the UK’s coach and bus companies are three times more likely…
Legal questions answered: Flexible working and luggage loading
Q One of my coach drivers has raised concerns about loading and unloading luggage. Where do operators stand on instructing…
First Bus becomes Real Living Wage employer
First Bus will become a Real Living Wage (RLW) employer from 1 April, becoming the largest national bus operator to…
Blakes of Tiverton raises £5,500 in annual charity day
Blakes Coach of Tiverton raised £5,500 on its annual charity day for North Devon District Hospital (NDVH), which helped care…
Network Support Grant fair work changes in 2024 highlighted
Bus operators in Scotland that receive Network Support Grant have been advised to make themselves familiar with upcoming changes to…
Technology for workforce training in coach and bus
In an industry where safety is crucial and staff efficiency is such a key aspect of staying in business, the…
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,…
