Swindon-based Barnes Coaches has announced the introduction of an all-new apprenticeship scheme for coach drivers – which the company believes is the first of its kind in the industry. Named the Trailblazer Apprenticeship, the scheme […]
In a written question, Chris Leslie, Labour/Co-operative MP for Nottingham East has asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice on introducing tighter measures […]
Less than six months after it launched, Arriva’s contactless payment system has issued its 100,000th ticket. The operator’s Guildford depot was the first to introduce contactless in the Southern Counties, utilising Ticketer’s Electronic Ticket Machines […]
Claire Walters, CEO of Bus Users UK argues that – despite the obvious business advantages of autonomous vehicles – the industry can’t afford to ignore the benefits drivers bring Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond, […]
Driver shortages are a growing concern for bus and coach companies of all sizes – attracting new people to a career as a driver is proving to be an uphill battle for the industry. Peter […]
Bakers Dolphin of Weston-super-Mare is launching its own coach driver training school, with the aim of encouraging more people to consider a career in the industry. The training school will be headed by Training Coordinator […]
Stagecoach has unveiled an apprenticeship scheme for bus drivers, which is set to benefit over 150 new recruits. The 12-month-long apprenticeship programme will first be piloted in the North East and Yorkshire, with 23 places […]
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has declared its support for European Institutions’ efforts to customise driving and rest time rules for the coach tourism sector. The IRU – together with the European Travel Agents’ […]
Operator makes offer for free travel through social media to help local people through the poor weather Staff from respected Kent coach operator Bayliss Executive Travel offered to assist those in need during last week’s […]
Drivers at First Aberdeen have voted to strike, the Aberdeen Evening Express reported. Drivers are in dispute with the company about proposed changes to their terms and conditions. About 250 drivers were balloted and of […]
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