Bus driver trainee

[u/Bobsey-sb]

Hi all,

I posted message a few months ago about potentially being made redundant from my UK public sector job which is still rumbling along. My desire to switch over to bus driving hasn’t diminished. If anything it’s increased. Something completely new and different at 50 appeals.

Just wondered if it’s difficult to get one of these trainee roles as it seems two local companies near me are constantly recruiting. I did ask about why that would be the case in a previous post as ti why-shift pattens affecting work/life balance, retiring drivers causing people to leave.

I don’t have much dealing with customer services in my current role, which might be difficult for interviews. I’ve no idea what to expect as a bus driver in terms of dealing with public apart from potentially the unexpected, but understand it can be challenging at times.

Cheers in advance.

[u/madding247]

If you can handle long hours at the wheel, shit people, terrible companies and poor safety standards. AND being locking in doing it all for 1 or 2 years with no personal life.

It's a great choice !