Transdev names Sam Cockburn as Harrogate engineering head
Transdev Blazefield has promoted former apprentice Sam Cockburn, 38, to the position of Engineering Manager at its Starbeck depot in…
A new era for the IRTE Skills Challenge: 2022 is the year to enter
As the IRTE Skills Challenge enters its 11th year, staying current and striving for excellence remains a top priority. Here’s…
Driver retention: ‘It’s up to us to make our workplaces more attractive’
Are employee benefits the answer to attracting more people to coach driving – and keeping them? routeone speaks to three…
First Bus apprentice engineer proves age is just a number
Aged 33, Danielle Curtis saw her last chance to secure her dream career in engineering. Two years on, she tells her story…
Go North East is on the hunt for new apprentices
Go North East is working with Gateshead College to hunt down new apprentice engineers to bolster its team. Eight successful…
CPT database matches spare staff to vacancies as services increase
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has launched a database of driver and engineer vacancies to assist employees in the…
Chief Operating Officer of Stagecoach is to retire this year
Mark Threapleton, Stagecoach Chief Operating Officer (COO), is to retire from his role in September this year. Stagecoach has recently confirmed that there are succession plans…
Industry greets COVID-19 job retention plan positively
The industry has welcomed the decision by Chancellor Rishi Sunak (pictured) to launch a Coronavirus Job Retention scheme. It will…
Reading Buses Star of the Month award
When two cars caught fire, Krystian Lobodziec assisted a member of the public to alert the residents of a nearby house. The fire brigade…
East region of Scania appoints new Dealer Director
Steve Affleck has been appointed as Dealer Director for the East region of Scania (Great Britain). In the role, Steve will oversee the…
