Long-time bus and coach industry professional, Austin Birks FCILT, has been added to the Board of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK). Currently the CEO of professional recruitment group Verita HR, Austin has 20 years’ experience working with FirstGroup. Having been a member of CILT (UK) since 1983, he has held various […]
Organisers of the Young Bus Professionals conference in Cambridge recently were wowed by delegates’ efforts in a video-making workshop activity. The young professionals were given the task of splitting into groups and recording a video promoting bus travel. Rounding out the event by showcasing the handful of videos produced, patrons of the professional network commented […]
McGill’s Buses has appointed Keith Rogers as Head of Compliance & Business Development. Keith brings with him over 20 years of experience in public transport, having held senior roles at FirstGroup, Tower Transit and Kelsian Group. Keith’s extensive background in bid and tender management, risk and safety frameworks, and stakeholder engagement across global markets is […]
Mistral Asset Finance has welcomed Rob Nicklin and Barry Stevens to its team. Barry Stevens has been active in the Asset Finance market for over 25 years, providing bespoke funding solutions for his customers. Barry said: “My goal and focus is to provide a seamless and transparent service built on speed of execution and professionalism, […]
The Coach Tourism Association has welcomed two new board members, expanding the organisation’s capabilities with coach tour operator and hotel management experience. Louise Webster, European Tours Manager at Acklams Coaches, and Beverley Williams-Smith, Head of Sales and Partnerships UK & Inbound, Kew Green Hotels, have now joined CTA’s board of directors. With more than 20 […]
Metroline is working in partnership with bus driver training provider on a new pilot training scheme to attract more than 20 apprentice bus drivers. The London bus operator has partnered with Realise to help attract and train the latest recruits through apprenticeships. The new drivers will be based out of three depots across London – […]
The 56th National Final of the UK Bus Driver of the Year Competition takes place in Blackpool on Sunday 1 September and entries have been rolling in from operators large and small who have put their best drivers forward. A total of 100 competitors from 34 bus operating companies are challenging for the coveted title […]
Sam Wilson has joined his family coach holiday business, Daish’s Holidays, as Head of Estates to oversee the group’s 12-strong portfolio of UK hotels. Sam is the son of the late Jeanne Wilson, the founder of Daish’s Holidays, who passed away earlier this year. His appointment signifies the transition to a second-generation family-run business during […]