WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US

I recently booked with Coach

Meredith Lockery

I recently booked with Coach Hire for a family event and I couldn\\'t be more satisfied. The booking process was a breeze, with prompt confirmations keeping me updated every step of the way. It was a delight to see the bus arrive exactly on time, sparkling clean, and ready to accommodate us. The driver, a true professional, made our journey smooth and enjoyable. It\\'s without hesitation that I\\'ll be turning to Chris for our future transport needs. An all-around five-star experience!

I recently booked a coach

Courtney Ballintyne

I recently booked a coach for a corporate event through Jayden, and I must say, the experience was exceptional. From the seamless booking process to the punctual and professional driver, every detail was taken care of with the utmost efficiency. The coach itself was comfortable and well-maintained, making our travel experience very pleasant. The service provided was definitely worth every penny. Highly recommend their services for any corporate travel needs!

Had an absolutely fantastic experience

Summer Chaseling

Had an absolutely fantastic experience for our Hen\\'s event with the coach company. Pete, our driver, made the journey hilarious and memorable - the man\\'s a treasure! And kudos to Chris for making the booking process a breeze. Both of these guys are professionals who add that special touch to your event. Highly recommend for anyone looking to add a dash of fun to their travel!

I booked a coach for

Glenn Keir

I booked a coach for a university trip and was thoroughly impressed with the level of professionalism throughout the experience. Kyle was incredibly helpful and made the booking process a breeze. Our driver was not only punctual but also very knowledgeable and accommodating. The coach itself was comfortable and well-maintained, adding value to our money. Highly recommend their services for any educational trips!

Had an absolutely fab time

Blake Hands

Had an absolutely fab time using CoachHire for a friend\\'s hen do! From the get-go, their team, especially Kyle, made the booking process a breeze. Our driver, Phillip, was a star, accommodating our spur-of-the-moment requests with a grin. Genuinely impressed by the level of professionalism and value for money. Would highly recommend for any event that needs reliable and friendly transportation!

Recently took a coach for

Yuka Konishi

Recently took a coach for a business trip and have to commend the whole experience. From the moment we contacted them, Kyle M. was incredibly helpful, providing quick and clear answers to all our inquiries. The booking process was a breeze. We had two different drivers over the course of our journey, both were professional and arrived ahead of schedule. Their driving was safe and comfortable, which was greatly appreciated. Overall, the service was excellent and provided great value for money – truly satisfied with every aspect. Would highly recommend for 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.