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London bus drivers set to strike on same days as Underground and rail workers

More than 1,600 London bus drivers are set to take strike action later this month in a dispute over pay. Members of Unite employed by London United will walk out on August 19 and 20, the same days as strikes on London Underground and the railways. ...

05 Aug 2022 at 18:03

Crime & Court

Judge issues warning on parking in disabled bays without permit

A four year driving ban was given to a school bus driver who parked his car in a disabled space in Portlaoise. Joe Jacob, 62, of 26 Ballindine, Abbeyleix admitted parking in a disabled bay on Main Street in Portlaoise on August 4 last. Judge ...

05 Mar 2023 at 20:33

Bus driver facing jail over fatal crash outside Victoria railway station

A bus driver is facing jail for killing a woman who was knocked over outside London’s Victoria railway station. Bus driver Olusofa Popoola, 60, had accidentally accelerated into the back of a stationary bus in front, shunting it forward and ...

06 Sept 2023 at 16:13

Friendly greeting to the bus driver ‘has positive impact on their happiness’

Most passengers believe saying hello has a positive impact on their bus driver, but less than a quarter bother to do so, according to research. People were more likely to acknowledge the driver on buses which had signs encouraging them to, ...

23 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Ukrainian evacuee is first to be employed as bus driver via recruitment scheme

A Ukrainian evacuee in the UK has become the first to be employed as a bus driver through a recruitment scheme. Volodymyr Syrotiuk, 61, worked in a warehouse and drove heavy goods vehicles near Kyiv before the invasion by Russia in ...

25 Aug 2023 at 00:01

National News

Bus Éireann now accepting job applications from aspiring bus drivers

Ireland's largest bus service is now accepting applications from people interested in becoming bus drivers. Bus Éireann has recently launched a recruitment campaign encouraging people interested in a driving career to submit an ...

08 Apr 2024 at 14:50

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Tipperary TD renews call to allow school bus drivers stay working after they hit 70 years

As pupils settled into another school year, the now annual debacle with school transport once again caused frustration and anger to parents across Tipperary and the rest of the country, according to Tipperary TD Michael Lowry. ...

10 Sept 2023 at 15:33

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Tipperary TD renews call to allow school bus drivers stay working after they hit 70 years

10 Sept 2023 at 15:33

Victoria bus crash driver avoids jail for killing pedestrian

A bus driver has avoided jail for killing a pedestrian outside London’s Victoria railway station. Olusofa Popoola, 61, accidentally accelerated into the back of a stationary bus, shunting it forward into Melissa Burr. Ms ...

05 Jan 2024 at 12:51

Multimedia

WATCH: Bus driver 'Bandy' takes his final journey after 35 years

The finish of the school year brought to a close the 35 year-long bus driving career of local legend Colm 'Bandy' McGuigan, as he retired this week. Colm is well known throughout County Derry not only as kit-man for ...

01 Jul 2022 at 15:33

Ukrainian refugees urged to consider becoming bus drivers

Ukrainian refugees in the UK are being urged to consider becoming bus drivers amid a major shortage. Public transport operator Go-Ahead is working with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help them take ...

07 Nov 2022 at 13:46

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WELL DONE: Community congratulates this Tipperary school bus driver on an 'outstanding achievement’

Congratulations to Jim Ryan Shevry on his outstanding achievement as school bus driver of the year in recognition of his excellent service, his courtesy, care and kindness towards all. Contributed to Upperchurch ...

21 Oct 2022 at 15:33

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