Blogs

National Express West Midlands celebrate women bus drivers with new children’s book

A new children’s book is aiming to encourage women and young girls to consider a role in bus driving. 

A day in the life of a coach driver - Alfa Travel

My name is Paul Mattinson, I am a Coach Tour Driver for Alfa Travel, part of the Alfa Leisureplex Group.

Good News Blog: Yorkshire's happiest bus driver

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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