Transdev says it is looking for new drivers for its York & Country operation after winning back local authority contract work in the city, with extended routes and more journeys from 2 September, as part of a package of new contracts awarded to the bus firm by City of York Council.
York & Country’s buses are to serve the city’s new Germany Beck development in Fulford for the first time, with a newly extended route 24 and existing route 25 providing a combined half hourly service for Fulford. The company is to return to providing all journeys on route 19, which links the outlying areas of Skelton, Rawcliffe and Clifton with the city centre six days a week; currently it only runs the route on Saturdays with weekday journeys provided by bus operator.
Transdev York & Country General Manager Adam Emmott said: “We’re looking forward to serving the fast-growing Germany Beck development for the first time, providing residents with a new bus link to the heart of the city centre – much easier, cheaper and better for the environment than taking a car into central York. We’re also recruiting at our state-of-the-art green depot in Rawcliffe for new drivers. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never driven a bus before as we can train you, and we’re offering £14.05 an hour while you train, rising to £15.05 an hour when you become a fully qualified driver.
“As part of Transdev, we also offer one of the best benefits packages in our industry, including free travel across a wide area of the North of England and discounts on shopping, leisure and more, plus awards and rewards for our best performers and chances to progress through our StepUp talent development programme.”
