Transdev in York has offered potential bus drivers looking for a new career the chance to get behind the wheel of a bus, York Press has reported.
The company, which operates University of York routes and the city’s open-top bus rides, opened its doors in the hope of finding its newest recruits.
The applicants were invited to climb aboard a single-decker bus alongside an instructor, who gave them a chance to experience handling a bus before filling in an application form.
Ben Mansfield, Transdev Business Support Manager, said the company was looking to recruit drivers with experience in customer service.
He said: “We want to try and bring some staff in focused around customer services rather than those with a driving background.
“Getting on a bus is a daunting prospect so we are giving them the opportunity to talk about what it’s like to be a driver in a relaxed atmosphere.
“We’ve had an interesting variety of people come in, some who are interested in driving and we have been impressed with others whose priorities lie in customer service.”
