Buses World News
In brief: Worldwide montly news & informations about Buses, Busmakers, Passengers' and the Transport Industry
BUS DRIVERS * Singapore - Bus company mass recruiting from Chengdu, China
An unknown Singapore bus company is currently mass recruiting prospective bus drivers from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, China 
Singapore,China -The Temasek Review -March 27, 2010: ... It has so far recruited about 80 people between the ages of 23 and 42. They are offered annual salaries ranging between RMB90,000 and RMB120,000 (approximately $1,562 – $2,082 monthly taking S$1 = RMB4.80)... The applicants must have a Chinese class “A” driver and three years of driving experience of public transport in China... Our correspondent based in China told us that a PRC bus driver earns between RMB2,000 – RMB4,000 depending on the provinces and cities they work in... On top of the attractive wages, they are also given free lodging, transport allowances and medical insurance coverage... (Photo from singaporeshots: Singapore buses)Labels: bus drivers
Bus Drivers * USA - In high demand at transportation company
Williamsburg Area Transport gets many applications from local school bus drivers
Williamsburg,VA,USA -The Daily Press, by TYRA M. VAUGHN -January 12, 2009: -- When Williamsburg Area Transport Operations Director Leon Sisco is looking to hire new bus operators, applications from local school bus drivers almost always get a second look... He said their availability, commercial driver's license and certification to carry passengers make them ideal job candidates for the Williamsburg-based transportation company, which relies heavily on licensed bus operators who can work evenings and weekends... The need for drivers with this skill set became more crucial last November when the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, the organization that manages WAT, decided to expand the transportation company's service to include Sundays, Sisco said... He said the need for more drivers will increase again in the Spring when WAT starts more frequent runs... (Photo: Governor's House in Williamsburg)Labels: bus drivers
* Australia - Brisbane bus drivers quit because of pressure, says union
Brisbane,Australia -NEWS.com.au, by Alison Sandy -14 Dec 2008: -- Bus drivers are being driven out of Brisbane City Council almost as quickly as they're being driven in, causing a shortfall of 400... While 500 were recruited in the past year, about 300 quit... The council has blamed low unemployment, commuter demand and extra buses, but the Queensland Rail, Tram and Bus Union said there was too much pressure on drivers...Labels: bus drivers
Singapore,China -The Temasek Review -March 27, 2010: ... It has so far recruited about 80 people between the ages of 23 and 42. They are offered annual salaries ranging between RMB90,000 and RMB120,000 (approximately $1,562 – $2,082 monthly taking S$1 = RMB4.80)... The applicants must have a Chinese class “A” driver and three years of driving experience of public transport in China... Our correspondent based in China told us that a PRC bus driver earns between RMB2,000 – RMB4,000 depending on the provinces and cities they work in... On top of the attractive wages, they are also given free lodging, transport allowances and medical insurance coverage... (Photo from singaporeshots: Singapore buses)
