WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US

Recently took a coach for

Olivia Richards

Recently took a coach for a business trip and was thoroughly impressed with the service. Kyle was exceptional during the booking process, providing detailed information and accommodations that suited our needs perfectly. The driver was professional and punctual, ensuring a smooth ride to our destination. The overall experience was fantastic, offering great value for money. Would highly recommend for any corporate travel needs.

The service was exceptional! Kyle

Nathan White

The service was exceptional! Kyle was incredibly helpful and made the booking process a breeze. Our driver was courteous and punctual, making our journey smooth and pleasant. The value for money was unbeatable. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and wouldn\\'t hesitate to book again.

I was very impressed. Kyle

Graham Flanagan

I was very impressed. Kyle made the booking process quite straightforward and there was excellent follow-up to confirm all the details the day before. The journey itself was smooth and punctual which is exactly what you need on such an important day. The coach was comfortable and the driver was very professional. I definitely felt we received good value for the experience provided. Would recommend for any special occasion travel needs.

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Lucy Williams

I recently used this coach service for a special occasion, and I must commend Kyle for making the booking process a breeze. Not only was he helpful and professional, but the overall experience was seamless. The driver was courteous and punctual, contributing to a stress-free journey. The pricing was fair, although a tiny bit on the higher side. Nevertheless, the quality of service received made it worth. Would definitely recommend their services for any event where reliability and comfort are a priority.

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Nick Remman

Based on this experience, I wouldn\\'t hesitate to book with them again for future events.

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Nick Grose

I recently booked a coach for a school/university trip and was quite pleased with the overall experience. The booking process was straightforward, although there was a minor hiccup with online verification. Nonetheless, Chris made it seamless to finalize the details. As for the trip, Max proved to be an outstanding driver – friendly, professional, and ensured our day progressed without a glitch. The coach was comfortable, punctual, and truly offered great value for money. Highly recommend their services for any educational excursions!

Important Qualities Every Coach Driver Must Have

A good coach company only employs the best drivers. And Bus Hire Compare ensure that all our affiliate companies vet their drivers in every aspect concerning transporting groups of passengers.

The driver at the wheel is so important to a transport company for many reasons, and not least because he is the public face of the company. The driver represents what the coach company stands for and is representative of the whole operation.

So what are the important qualities that every good coach driver must have? We have listed below some of the most important attributes any good coach driver must have.

Important Qualities Every Coach Driver Must Have

Approachable

Above all, the driver of a bus or coach should be personable and approachable. Passengers have to feel confident with the person at the wheel and if they feel they can approach the driver with concerns and questions they will be far more likely to sit back and enjoy the trip.

Even before a passenger takes their seat the driver should be welcoming them on board and explaining the day in terms of route and times etc. As always a friendly smile goes a long way to create the right impression and ambiance.

Leadership

Above all, the driver is the captain of his own ship and must show who is in control at all times. Every coach charter brings a fresh new challenge. The mix of passengers will be totally different and a driver has to adapt.

The top drivers are those who are natural born leaders, and they are there first and foremost to look after the safety of the passengers and the vehicle.

Act Calm and Collected

Each excursion throws up its own unique difficulties and truly capable drivers can handle anything that gets thrown at them in a calm and confident manner.

Some of the problems that can crop up on a coach charter are:

Poor weather conditions
Bad driving
Poor traffic conditions
Road closures
Problems with the vehicle
Problems with passengers
Road rage

Dedication

Driving a bus full of people is not your average job and to be successful a driver needs to have dedication to who they are working for and the job that they are doing. With this quality it not only makes them better drivers but will make their work more rewarding.

Most of us spend a third of our lives working, so you may as well be happy and contented at what you do.

Courteous

All good drivers are highly respectful of their colleagues and who they work for. This attitude rubs off on how they treat their passengers. It may seem to many that a driver is a lone wolf but this is often not so. Many drivers work for a large transport company and form part of an effective team.

When you are looking to hire the next bus for your event contact Bus Hire Compare, and we will ensure that the companies that we recommend have first class drivers.