Blogs

Good News Blog: Yorkshire's happiest bus driver

April 14 2023

This week's Feel Good Friday story features Bus Driver Simon from CPT members East Yorkshire Buses, who is accompanied by a flock of plastic ducks on all his routes. Much to the delight of his passengers!

Full story via BBC Look North

Good News Blog: Trentbarton father and son drivers share their experiences

March 28 2023

"I enjoy the interaction, enjoy the driving and it's very easy to get to know customers," says Trentbarton driver Damien.

Good News Blog: Stagecoach bus driver saves life of man having heart attack

March 21 2023

Mohammad Ismail, a bus driver from CPT members Stagecoach saved the life of a man who had a heart attack while on his route in Newport. 

Full story via the South Wales Argus

Go Ahead launch £2 fare cap competition

March 16 2023

CPT members Go Ahead have launched a competition in conjunction with the £2 single fare cap.

Good News Blog: Lothian Bus Driver guides elderly man to bus stop

March 10 2023

A kind-hearted Edinburgh bus driver has been praised for helping an elderly man across the road after he realised he was going the wrong way.

Stagecoach Manchester bus depot manager saves man from knife attack

March 01 2023

Operations Manager Zachary McAskill, from CPT members Stagecoach Manchester, has been commended after saving a man from a knife attack while he was on shift. 

Young Coventry bus driver follows in family footsteps

February 24 2023

A young National Express Coventry trainee has become a driving sensation after passing his bus driving test with no minors.

Good News Blog: 57 years service for Stagecoach West employee

February 10 2023

CPT members Stagecoach West has marked the retirement of its longest ever serving member of staff from its Cheltenham depot with a silver plaque – and has renamed the store room in which he worked in his honour.

Good news stories from the coach sector: January 2023

February 08 2023

Here are some good news stories from the coach sector featuring CPT members from January '23.