I´m a HGV Driver Class 1 looking to become a Bus Driver.
Hello Vari, my name is Anna. I worked as an international driver across Europe and now I'm thinking about working as a bus driver. My question is, does the company offer (temporary) accommodation if I apply for a position in another city (I'm from London)? Today I saw on Indeed that they are opening a Bus Driver Trainee course in Weymouth. I would like to apply to your company. Thank you.
Eligibility advice, Qualifications
16 October, 2026 08:30
Do first take 16 year olds for work experience?
My son is 16 and is a bus fanatic.
( especially gemini buses )
I was wondering if firstbus do work experience.
It doesn't need to be for longer than a day as he has autism and a learning disability.
He really wants to be a bus driver when he's older but his chances are slim. I'm trying to find any way I can to give him just a day of work experience with buses.
It could be something small like cleaning a bus and I would be there to help him along as he is a bit shy.
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. :)
Eligibility advice, Apprenticeships
22 October, 2026 12:30
Are you flexible with drivers who have a young family
Recently applied for experienced bus driver at Olive grove Sheffield , I have a 4 yr old daughter , she starts school in September and I will need to finish no later than 4pm , starting times aren't an issue or working weekends , could this be accommodated , as I will be the one having to pick up my daughter from school, at moment I pick her up from nursery
Thanks
Patrick Goult-McTigue
Eligibility advice, Eligibility
04 June, 2026 10:02
Rest Days
Just wondering. What are the rest days like. I know they are random but are they quite frequently consecutive? For trainee bus driver job
Role, Role description
24 August, 2026 10:23
Depot allocation and route details for a potential applicant relocating from Birmingham.
I am planning to relocate from Birmingham to the Somerset area and I am very interested in applying for a Bus Driver position with First Bus. Specifically, I would love to work on the 126 route (Weston-super-Mare to Wells) as I prefer interurban routes.
Before I submit my formal application and start looking for accommodation (a house share), I would kindly like to ask:
1. If I apply, can I be contractually allocated specifically to the Weston-super-Mare depot?
2. What are the earliest start times and latest finish times for shifts at this depot? This will help me choose the right location for my rent based on my commute.
3. Is there a possibility to receive an employment confirmation letter for landlords once the interview process is successful?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Kind regards, Marcel
Application advice, Application process
16 October, 2026 08:34
How long is training?
My first time asking please
How long is the bus driver PCV category D training
Kind regards
Eligibility advice, Qualifications
04 September, 2026 14:50
Training query
Hi,
I’m really keen to gain a PCV licence and was wondering if you could help me please?
I’m currently working full-time but would love to gain my PCV partly as something to fall back on, partly as an achievement.
I’d really struggle to afford a full course independently, and was wondering if there was any way I could engage with the training academy and offer ad hoc driving for, say, King Coaches on a weekend. Any support towards the cost would be greatly appreciated.
I’m based in Aberdeen.
Thanks so much in advance,
Scott
Eligibility advice, Qualifications
16 October, 2026 08:32
Pvc holder
I want to drive in Glasgow, and I leave in London is there a possibility?
Eligibility advice, Eligibility
16 October, 2026 08:29
Shift Patterns at Olive Grove Depot
Hi, I was wondering how the shift patterns work for trainee bus drivers at Olive Grove Depot in Sheffield. Are shifts organised on a weekly rotation, such as one week of earlies, followed by a week of middles and then a week of lates, or do the shifts vary from day to day?
Role, Role description
13 October, 2026 08:25
