Former Minister for Schools and Transport secretary Andrew Adonis has decided to embark on a mission to study bus service in London, blogging for The Independent as he goes. Mr Adonis hopes to learn everything there is to know about public bus transport in England’s capital city.
In his first blog post, Adonis wrote about how bus service is the one part of public transport that gets very little attention. However, buses in London apparently carry twice as many passengers per day as the underground. Adonis cites the number 25 bus route as one example, writing that it carries 64,000 passengers daily.
Throughout his investigation, which will look at 50 of the most popular routes, Adonis will be looking at a number of things, including:
- Passenger Overcrowding – It is no secret that bus transport has been gaining popularity in and around London. The result has been bus overcrowding in some cases. Adonis wants to know which routes are most congested and what can be done to relieve that congestion.
- Passenger Profiles – An important part of making sure bus service is as useful and productive as can be is to understand the passengers who use the system. Mr Adonis will be looking at who travels on the bus, where they are going to and coming from, their perceptions of the service, and overall passenger mood.
When the weeklong investigation is concluded, Mr Adonis hopes to have a better understanding of the London bus system. What he intends to do with information remains unclear. However, we can expect him to draw some very important conclusions about bus transport the capital.
Becoming a Bus Driver
As bus transport grows in popularity all across the UK, more bus drivers are needed to make it all work. In order to become a professional bus driver, you must earn a PCV licence and demonstrate you have the skills and knowledge to operate buses safely. You can receive the training you need by contacting us at the HGV Training Centre.
Earning your PCV licence is not difficult or necessarily time-consuming. However, it does require you take a number of tests and undergo very specific training. We offer PCV training at facilities across the UK, as well as training for other types of commercial vehicles, including articulated lorries, vans, and tipper trucks.
In order to begin your training you will first need to pass a routine medical exam and the PCV theory test. If you need help preparing for the theory test, we do have classes available. By the way, our first-time pass rate is 92%. Once you pass, you can begin your practical skills training at one of our facilities.
Current PCV licence holders should have already completed CPC training in order to continue driving professionally. If you have not yet completed your training, be aware that you cannot continue to drive until you do. The HGV Training Centre can help by getting you into a CPC class as soon as you’re ready.
Sources:
The Independent – https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/andrew-adonis-london-by-bus-9132106.html
