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The delegates at the autumn event pose for a group photo at Oxford Bus Company’s depot, alongside Managing Director, Phil Southall. DOMINIC WARD

The autumn Young Bus Manager’s Network event took place on October 25-26 in Oxford, and CBW’s Dominic Ward was in attendance

The autumn edition of the Young Bus Manager’s Network (YBMN) took place at the Oxford Spires Hotel, Oxford, on October 25-26.

The network, which has been running since 2008, seeks to help and inspire young people to become the next breed of ‘great managers to take our businesses forward,’ and runs two conferences a year, as well as a number of seminars throughout the year.

The autumn event featured a packed schedule, with talks from various leaders in the industry, as well as a depot visit – a welcome addition to the schedule.

The first night

The event began on Wednesday, October 25, with visitors from far and wide – some from as far as Aberdeen – descending on the Oxford Spires Hotel for hotel check-in and event registration.[…]

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