David Rouse – who started in the bus industry as a driver 13 years ago – has taken up a top post with Reading Buses.
The 32-year-old has described his appointment as Operations Manager at Reading Buses as an opportunity to further progress his career.
On a day-to-day operational basis, he now oversees a total of 450 staff made up of assistant managers, control room personnel and drivers based at Great Knollys Street, Reading, and Newbury depots.
“It is an important step up for me and an opportunity to develop my management skills within a wonderful team,” says David.
“Buses are my first love and so the move represents the chance to return to them after four years in coaching.”
Prior to joining Reading Buses, he had been the Oxford Tube Manager since 2013 and employed by Stagecoach from 2004.
He began as a bus driver for Stagecoach East Kent before spending time as a commercial officer, controller and assistant manager after undertaking a management training programme.
As Oxford Tube manager, he oversaw 100 coach drivers and controllers.
