Were often looking for drivers, mechanics, technicians and cleaners as well as admin, marketing and it staff. You will need to attend a preemployment medical in order that you can obtain the provisional category d on your driving licence. Moving stories of bus drivers lives in greater manchester. Stagecoach bus driver gives vsign to paracyclist mail online. All staff employed by stagecoach south west also undergo a medical examination. Stagecoach bus app download the stagecoach bus app free for iphone and android register your stagecoachsmart card please keep and register your smart card live bus information get live bus times for your journey and see exactly when your bus is due. If so will they train me to drive a car before i drive a bus. Two days before christmas eve i saw a stagecoach driver driving his bus down castle hill towards the light at the bottom, full of passengers, braking furiously for the red light, whilst texting on what looked like an iphone balanced in his hands as he steered with his elbows and his passengers looked like they were going to meet their maker. If you pas these, youll attend a medical at a later date and drivers must be less. In his book, stagecoach days in santa barbara county, walker a. Find 207 questions and answers about working at stagecoach bus. The stagecoach driver was held in higher esteem when on the summit of the sierra than was the millionaire statesman who might be riding beside him. Use the app to see bus information on your mobile, plan your journey, check when your bus will arrive, search for the right mobile ticket for you and buy securely on your phone all in one place. In the united states, for example, stagecoach bus and coach drivers have more classroom and behindthewheel training than is required by the federal government to receive a commercial drivers license.
A judge will deliver sentence this morning over the coventry bus crash which killed two people. Previous bus driving experience is not necessary and full training is provided. Our doctors have carried out 100,000 dvla licence renewal and other medical exams in. You need to have had a full car driving license for at least 12 months in order to become a bus driver. Promoting customer and employee safety stagecoach group. Theyll drug and alcohol test you before a driving assessment. If you are currently trying to get this job, you should prepare for an interview. Stagecoach was born out of deregulation of the british express coach market in the early 1980s, though its roots can be traced back to 1976 when ann gloag and her husband robin gloag set up a small recreational vehicle and minibus hire business called gloagtrotter in perth, scotland. As reported previously, the bus crashed into a car at the junction of doddington road and newark road at around 9. Stagecoach is always looking for volunteer drivers. Most stagecoach whips had buckskin lashes, usually from 11 to 12 feet in length, attached to a fivefoot hickory shaft.
Stagecoach stagecoach south east have teamed up with the. Depending on eligibility, services can include rides to mealsites and medical, social, or employmentrelated appointments. Unlike factory of warehouse based business, we do not operate blanket shift start and finish times but several rosters do have long weekends built in every few weeks and. The two most stressful point was remembering the routes but. We believe our formula of lowcost, easytoget hgv medicals and taxi medicals is why drivers keep coming to us and why they tell their friends about us. There would be even less available drivers if this were enforced. Moving stories of bus drivers lives in greater manchesters. Were taking our lead from government guidelines and will continue to. The stagecoach bus driver, named locally as collin morton, was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital in an ambulance following what police are describing as a medical episode. We want to reassure you that we are still running our revised services, you can find the latest information on our website. Buy your ticket in advance on the stagecoach bus app or at stagecoachbus. For some people, however, those who find their passion in driving the large vehicle, it is a dream occupation and they would not change it for any other one perhaps a truck driver would do sometimes. Stagecoach group plc offers a free bus pass for their employees and hisher spouse.
Image west midlands ambulance service image caption stagecoach midlands says all of its drivers have to pass an annual medical the bus. One of the photos in the the stagecoach naked calendar image. Stagecoach article about stagecoach by the free dictionary. Stagecoach definition of stagecoach by the free dictionary. You will be mostly working 5 days out of 7 and our working week starts on a sunday.
Im not in the best shape lately as i have gained weight due to quitting smoking and the lack of exercise. In the uk, we operate local bus services in more than 100 key towns and cities, while our express coach services link dozens of major locations around the country. Nottinghamshire bus drivers bare all for naked calendar. You then do a test on the highway code and a quick maths test. Be a driver bus driver recruitment process stagecoach. Stagecoach bus accident claims guide free legal advice. The training lasted 5 weeks one week in the classroom including doing the theory and parts of the initial cpc, a week driving before doing the driving test and practical part of the cpc if you fail, you get another week, then the rest of the time spent mostly route learning, but also learning how to use the wayfarers, working the. In response to the letter, devon lmc medical secretary dr mark sanfordwood told stagecoach that gps have neither the training nor the.
Coventry fatal bus crash driver, 77, is devastated bbc. Stagecoach offers transportation for people for whom regular bus service does not work. Many residents need to get to medical appointments or buy food or have access to other critical services but have no transportation of their own and cannot use our buses. The driver, 54, had reportedly suffered a medical episode and. The driver, 54, had reportedly suffered a medical episode and fallen from the door to the bus. The pass allows free concessionary travel only available on bus services operated by subsidiaries of stagecoach group plc except london and and on other companies by local agreement. At stagecoach bus were looking for people with great customer service skills, in return we will give you all the training you need to become a bus driver. Apr 01, 2020 the driver will let you know if this can be accommodated right away or on the next loop. Stagecoach bus drivers and union reps have spoken out about a rising tide of physical, verbal and sexual assaults around devon. Jul 14, 2017 stagecoach bus driver is caught giving the vsign to champion paracyclist after cutting him up and nearly knocking him over cyclist tom staniford, 28, claims he was dangerously overtaken by bus. New bus tracker map view new menu for easy navigation.
Ive thought that in the summer holidays i could work with them to earn some money for college next term. Star star star star star current bus driver in cambridge, england. Anonymous interview candidate in kingston upon hull, england uk. Tompkins wrote, whips were considered a part of the driver, who kept the lashes welloiled and as pliable as a snake in the sun. All suggestions and complaints should first be directed to the responsible local operating company, details of whom can be found on our contact us page. That vacancy is no longer available, click here to search for other vacancies. Learn about the training, job duties, and licensure requirements to see if driving a bus is the right career for you. Snapchat footage filmed on a newcastle stagecoach bus shows the driver getting an eyeful from the female passenger the. In 20 i had an interview with stagecoach with a view to becoming a bus driver. Bus driver does not belong to the most popular career choices. Stagecoach elgin tribute to nhs frontline by drone youtube. Keep your distance from fellow passengers when waiting at the stop and on board the bus use contactless to pay for your journey.
If i train to be a bus driver will they put me through my. The doctor will normally charge you for completing the form. I started as a trainee with lothian in march last year. How should you prepare for an interview at stagecoach bus.
In the united states, for example, stagecoach bus and coach drivers have more classroom and behindthewheel training than is required by the federal government to receive a commercial driver s license. I did enjoy driving all the buses at stagecoach and meeting passengers when driving on my routes. The driver will let you know if this can be accommodated right away or on the next loop. If you are applying for or renewing your lorry or bus entitlement and have any of the following medical conditions or disabilities, or if you are over 45 years of age, you need to complete the medical examination report dlm1.
Stagecoach we want to reassure you that we are still. If youre paying by cash, try to give your driver the exact fare. Being a bus driver does involve shift work which includes weekends and some bank holidays. Lorry and bus licence medical questionnaires nidirect. Aberdare depot, bus driver training provided location. Anns brother, brian souter, an accountant, joined the firm and expanded the business into bus hire. Everyone the stagecoach driver, the posthouse overseers, the peasants on the roads and in the villages had a new significance for him.
A day in the life of a bus driver early shift duration. A bus company has paid a high price for failing to act on numerous warnings about one of its drivers who went on to kill two people in a crash. View details and apply for this bus driver job in bleak hills, mansfield ng18 with. Bus users uk is a partner in the bus appeals body bab, a nonstatutory committee, and will refer any complaint to the bab if they have been unable to reach a satisfactory outcome with you. Weve listened to you and made lots of improvements including. Bus driver 7 trainee bus driver 2 analytics manager 1 assistant management accountant 1 fitter 1 graphic designer 1 digital 1 product manager 1 product owner 1 bus operator 1 graduate programmer 1 coach driver 1 operations management graduate program 1 professional bus driver 1. Stagecoach is a transport group based in perth, scotland. Concord coach a stagecoach made by abbott, downing company, in concord, new hampshire. I was told that there was different patterns according to routes etc. In 20 i had an interview with stagecoach with a view to. A new driver has at least 150 hours of classbased and practical training before being put forward for the state written and practical test. Urine sample to test for diabetes, general check up blood pressure, chest sounding.
Conductor the person who rode with the driver of a stagecoach and collected fares, took care of passengers and was responsible for the mail. It operates buses, express coaches and a tram service in the united kingdom. The things bugging greater manchesters bus drivers and. The average hourly pay for a bus driver at stagecoach group plc. Current employee bus driver in swindon, wiltshire, south west england, england. Depending on eligibility, services can include rides to mealsites and medical. I am aplying for a job as a bus driver for stagecoach. You go in with management who ask you the normal what do you know about stagecoach etc. Stagecoach bus driver is caught giving the vsign to champion paracyclist after cutting him up and nearly knocking him over cyclist tom staniford, 28, claims he. Sorry all bus drivers i know that you are not all the same but it appears stagecoach specialize in grumpiness.
Trainee bus driver in mansfield, nottinghamshire stagecoach bus. Getting the bus has never been easier thanks to the stagecoach bus app. A statement from the bus company also stated that the driver of the bus on. Relay a team of horses or mules kept in readiness at a way station to relieve the team of an approaching stagecoach reaches bars that connected the rear axles with the forward part of the coach reinsman a stagecoach driver ribbons reins rig harness. The interview went well and when asked if i had any questions, i asked if i could see the drivers shift pattern. We operate bus, coach, train and tram services in the uk and north america. Apr 23, 2020 drone delivers medical supplies to isle of wight. Throughout the middle ages and until about the end of the 18th cent. We are following the governments current guidelines on the use of ppe in a nonmedical. Original post by ambitious1999 there are several bus companies arriva, stagecoach etc recruiting trainee drivers in my area. Driver kailash chander and company midland red, owned by stagecoach, are expected to learn their.
We run the east midlands trains rail franchise and the stagecoach sheffield supertram in the uk, and also joint venture partnerships in virgin trains and virgin trains east coast. Volunteer drivers have undergone background checks and vehicles are inspected. Were currently very busy, helping a lot of customers so we may take longer than usual to get back to you. Stagecoach drivers and their whips legends of america. From what ive seen its often a driver going round with a disinfectant and mopping down surfaces because most of the cleaners finish at midday. Once you have passed the assessment day there are a number of steps to go through before you can start your training.
Bus company asks gps to assess if coach drivers are safe to drive. Claire, 48, who been a bus driver for stagecoach for 12. Nov 27, 2018 a judge will deliver sentence this morning over the coventry bus crash which killed two people. Lowcost, easytoget hgv medicals and taxi medicals for uk drivers. Stagecoach bus, the ride, chelson meadow, plymouth, pl9 7jt. Midland red, part of the stagecoach group, must pay. A stagecoach driver suffered a medical incident as he collapsed at the door to a bus image. In the uk, bus drivers and operating companies such as the stagecoach group operate to very stringent health and safety standards as well as high standards of driver training and ability. Lewis clarke emergency services were scrambled to the incident in tiverton at around 8am this morning. Our volunteer drivers provide an invaluable service for our community. I must say that of all the professions i come across, bus drivers must be the most grumpy.
Stagecoach midlands say they are cooperating fully with the police investigation in to saturdays tragic crash. Does anybody know what tests are done at a medical for a pcv licence. Rides are typically provided by volunteer drivers or our wheelchair accessible buses. Watch as tynesides finest moons bus driver after he. All pick ups whether a deviation or request only bus stop must be requested by calling the stagecoach one business day 24 hours in advance, or on fridays for a monday pick up. Grant brown, 35, a driver from dukinfield, works stagecoach routes across greater manchester, including those running through stockport and glossop. This could be a non safetycritical, safetycritical or driver medical. Visit payscale to research bus driver hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more. What is the interview process like at stagecoach group.
Driver kailash chander and company midland red, owned by stagecoach, are expected to. A bus driver who called a rowdy passenger an embarrassment was mooned. Stagecoach bus driver interview questions glassdoor. Oct 05, 2015 stagecoach midlands say they are cooperating fully with the police investigation in to saturdays tragic crash. Thousands of hgv drivers, bus drivers, and taxi drivers have turned to drivers medicals in recent years. Live life in the bus lane by becoming a bus driver at stagecoach east. The dlm1 must be completed by a doctor and you should make sure that all the relevant questions are answered. Our doctors have carried out 100,000 dvla licence renewal and other. Stagecoach bus drivers petrified to work after string of. Apr 19, 2020 another bus driver working for stagecoach during lockdown is concerned about a lack of ppe. Bus driver 7 trainee bus driver 2 analytics manager 1 assistant management accountant 1 fitter 1 graphic designer 1 digital 1 driver 1 product manager 1 product owner 1 bus operator 1 graduate programmer 1 coach driver 1 operations management graduate program 1 professional. This has helped to make travelling by bus one of the safest forms of transport. Many residents need to get to medical appointments or buy food or have access to other critical. Learn about the interview process, employee benefits, company culture and more on indeed.
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