WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US

I recently used this coach

Jacinta Ormando

I recently used this coach service for an airport transfer with multiple pick-ups and drop-offs around the Gold Coast. The booking process was smooth, though I had a few questions that Stuart handled with professionalism. The standout was our driver, Dave, who was incredibly courteous and made the entire ride enjoyable. The coach was punctual and comfortable, making the value for money quite satisfactory. I\\'d definitely consider booking with them again for future travel needs.

Traveling for business with this

Kylie Maxwell

Traveling for business with this coach company was a smooth experience. Booking was straightforward, and Keith was particularly helpful, answering all my queries with professionalism. The coach itself was comfortable, making the journey less stressful. Our driver navigated the traffic expertly, ensuring we arrived on time for our meetings. Good value for the investment, I\\'d say. Will consider them again for future corporate travel needs.

Last month, my friends

Peter Goulden

Last month, my friends and I booked a coach for a hen\\'s event, and it turned out to be a fabulous experience. Sam was our point of contact during the booking process, and he was incredibly helpful, ensuring everything was set up perfectly. The driver on the day was both professional and accommodating, adding a positive vibe to our celebration. While the cost was a bit on the higher side, the overall experience was worth it. The coach was pristine and comfortable, making our special day even more memorable. Would recommend!

I recently had the pleasure

Michael

I recently had the pleasure of booking a coach for a corporate event and I must say, the experience exceeded my expectations. The booking process was seamless, thanks to the efficient assistance provided by Kyle. On the day of the event, our driver was exceptionally professional, ensuring a safe and punctual arrival for our team. The coach itself was comfortable and well-maintained, which made the travel experience quite enjoyable. The value for money was remarkable, considering the high level of service received. I\\'d highly recommend their services for corporate travel needs.

Last month, my club organized

Rita Collins

Last month, my club organized a city tour and we booked our coach through Keith. The process was seamless from start to finish. Our driver, Jason, was the highlight of our trip - patient, accommodating, and an exceptionally safe driver. Every member of our group felt comfortable and well-cared for during our journey. It\\'s rare to find such exceptional service where everything just falls into place. Highly recommend for any group outing!

What an excellent experience! Keith

Michael Appleton

What an excellent experience! Keith was incredibly helpful during the booking process, ensuring everything was tailored to our needs. The driver was professional and punctual, making our travel stress-free. The coach itself was comfortable and clean, which was much appreciated after a long day of meetings. The value for money was outstanding, considering the top-notch service we received. Highly recommend their services 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.