WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US

Attended a sporting event recently

Willis Gray

Attended a sporting event recently and used this coach service for transportation. The overall experience was top-notch; the coaches were comfortable, and the drivers were not only great but also showed remarkable flexibility. We did encounter a slight hiccup with the booking process, requiring a few attempts to make a modification. However, persistence paid off with the help of the call centre and email communications. Neil was instrumental in ensuring everything was sorted out. The value for money was excellent, and I\\'m already planning to recommend this service to friends. I will definitely be a return customer. Thank you for an enjoyable travel experience!

I didn\\'t personally ride

Jodi Sherred

I didn\\'t personally ride the coach, my colleagues had nothing but praise for the comfortable journey and the outstanding driver. It was a seamless experience that added a touch of joy to our festive celebrations. Highly recommended for hassle-free travel arrangements!

Families and children enjoyed

Carol Roy

Families and children enjoyed the bus travels.

I\\'ve got nothing but praise

Jodie Heeks

I\\'ve got nothing but praise for the company. Keith excelled in efficiency and helpfulness during the booking process, making it completely hassle-free. Max, our driver, was the epitome of professionalism and patience, even with our group\\'s high spirits. The value for money and the overall experience were top-notch. Hats off to Keith and Max for their exceptional service!

I recently had the pleasure

Erica Burn

I recently had the pleasure of using this coach service for a business trip and I must say, the experience was impeccable. A big shout-out to Keith for ensuring a seamless booking process. The coach itself was a delight - clean, comfortable, and clearly well-maintained. Frank, our driver, was the star of the show; professional, friendly, and greatly appreciated by all on board. This company sets the bar high, offering excellent service that provides true value for money. Highly recommended for any corporate travel needs!

Our corporate outing to

Lisa Dunne

Our corporate outing to the Governors Ball was made exceptional thanks to Coach Hire. From the seamless booking experience to the punctual and patient service provided by our driver, every aspect of our journey was top-notch. A special shout-out to Jayden for his professionalism and to our driver for his kindness, even offering a helping hand when my shoe unexpectedly broke. It\\'s not every day you find a service that exceeds expectations on all fronts. Highly recommended for any corporate travel needs!

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.