Stagecoach deploys two full-size bus driving simulators
Stagecoach has invested in two full-size mobile driving simulators that it says will act as new tools in enhancing training…
Further training expansion for The Coach Travel Group L&SE fleets
The Coach Travel Group will open a training school by January 2026 that will take driver recruits at its London…
Wealden Minibuses keen for more growth on one-year anniversary
Wealden Minibuses of Heathfield has marked its first anniversary by stating a desire to grow to lead its field in…
Lothian welcomes latest cohort of engineering apprentices
Lothian Buses is welcoming eight new apprentices onto its on-the-job engineer training programme. The trainees will join teams across Lothian…
Pelican EV Automotive to offer funded skills training in West Yorks
Pelican EV Automotive Training is providing funded skills bootcamp training for coach, bus and HGV through the West Yorkshire Combined…
Realise eases East Yorkshire Buses’ driver recruitment issue
Training provider Realise stepped in to accelerate qualification of 29 new drivers for East Yorkshire Buses after a staffing crisis.…
Making coach and bus drivers feel valued across any operation
Last month, routeone reader Stephen Wigglesworth noted that the Bus Services (No.2) Bill, which recently went through its second reading…
UKCOA links with security agency in fight against terrorism
The UK Coach Operators Association (UKCOA) has partnered with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) to promote greater security…
Bus Services Bill driver training powers: No silo approach needed
The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill – currently making progress – includes powers to mandate training of bus drivers in…
Collaboration to define new bus driver training in England
The government will work closely with the coach and bus industry to design the mandatory driver training measures laid down…
