Eruption gives bus and train companies a boost
28 May 10
It has been reported an extra 9,000 passengers used Scotland’s bus networks throughout April due to the Icelandic volcano eruption. With Mega Bus transporting approximately 3,000 extra passengers and the National Express carrying an additional 6,000 on cross-border services. With the disruption still ongoing further increases in alternative methods of travel other than air are likely to rise.
Not only were Scotland’s roads seeing more buses First ScotRail and other cross-border services saw an additional 7,000 extra train travellers.
Perhaps you are considering becoming a bus driver and are wondering where to start?
You must have a full UK or EU driving licence before you can apply for a provisional licence known as a passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) driving licence for a coach or bus driver, you will also need to get a D4 medical form. Both of these forms can picked up from your local Post Office or from the DVLA.
Here at Staveley Head we can assist you with another very important thing you will need if you are considering becoming a bus driver or are already a bus driver, low cost bus insurance. If you are already a bus driver and your renewal has arrived give us a call to see if we can offer you a more competitive insurance with many benefits. Alternatively, if you have just started up as a bus driver use our online quote system to see what we can do for you.
Having been a leading insurance broker for over 15 years Staveley Head are specialists in contract hire and coach insurance and we don’t just stop at being able to insure you on driving a bus. If you are considering driving a bus for a living you may want to consider breakdown cover with 24 hour roadside assistance as well as liability insurance. Both of these can run alongside your bus insurance and our experienced account handlers will be more than happy to discuss the benefits of both of these insurance policies.
If you are considering something slightly smaller than a bus we can also offer cheap minibus insurance for private hire or domestic use. Contact Staveley Head on 080 023 7192 or visit our website www.staveleyhead.co.uk for an online insurance quote.
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