This occupation is found in the transport industry, in private, public and third sectors. There are both large and small organisations providing essential transport for the millions of people who travel on buses and coaches every day.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide excellent customer service by ensuring they can travel safely, on time and in comfort from the beginning to the end of their journey. Passenger transport drivers may work a variety of shifts or rotas, day and night, every day of the week. The duties they perform include preparing, carrying out, then completing the service in line with company procedures and legislative requirements.
For bus and coach drivers, a DVLA category D licence is a statutory requirement and must be passed before completing the apprenticeship. Bus and coach drivers must also achieve their Driver of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) which is an additional legal requirement.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for safeguarding customers, employees, public, pedestrians, vehicle, and other road users at all times. Adhering to current passenger carrying vehicles (PCV) driving regulations, health and safety legislation, company policies and procedures
