Supporting the driver shortage in West Yorkshire

In an era where transportation is the backbone of our daily commutes and travel, bus and coach operators across West Yorkshire face a combined challenge: the ongoing driver shortage. Navigating through the intricacies of recruitment and retention has become increasingly complex. But what if there was a something to help – let us introduce our Route to Success programme. 

Route to Success is designed to tackle the driver shortage head-on, connecting you with a pipeline of skilled, motivated, and job-ready drivers who are eager to get behind the wheel. Read on to find out how our programme can help your operations thrive.

What is Route to Success?

Route to Success supports bus and coach operators in West Yorkshire by providing job-ready, motivated PCV driver candidates.

For small operators, we provide fully qualified drivers ready to start immediately. For large operators, we deliver a consistent pipeline of pre-qualified candidates who are prepared for final training and onboarding. This new expanded contract, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), gives you the backing you need to scale.

Partner with us to gain access to skilled local talent and close the driver shortage gap - invest into the future of your fleet.

What’s in it for you?

Access to pre-screened, job-ready candidates

Imagine meeting only those candidates who have already passed essential checks, including licencing and right-to-work validations. We’ll present you with motivated individuals who are all aware of the roles they’re stepping into, saving you time and resources in the vetting process.

Our candidates come equipped with the critical training in theory, customer service, safety culture, and professional standards. This preparation ensures they fit comfortably into your operational framework.

Greater retention

As our candidates have explored what it’s like to work in the industry beforehand, the risk of dropouts during training is reduced. This stability allows you to focus on growth rather than constantly filling vacancies.

Flexible engagement

Benefit from tailored participation options. Whether it’s attending informative sessions, hosting site visits, or conducting interviews, you can engage at a level that suits your operational needs and capabilities.

A steady pipeline

Our programme offers a constant supply of job-ready candidates, which means you won’t be left scrambling in key recruitment times. This continuity enables you to maintain a professional service level to your customers.

Supports franchising

Expanding your local workforce with qualified candidates aids in scaling your operations, whether through new routes or increased service frequency, without sustaining considerable training costs.

Get involved

Share your needs

To take full advantage of this opportunity, start by sharing your vacancies and recruitment windows. This helps us align the candidate pipeline with your specific needs.

Share your requirements

Designate a contact for scheduling and interviews and let us know about any specific requirements, such as shift patterns, depot locations, or training start dates.

Optional engagement

Consider hosting a “Meet the operator” session at our academy or online to directly connect with potential candidates, giving them a first-hand glimpse into your organisation's culture and operations.

Who is it for?

Large operators can gain access to a pre-qualified pipeline of job-ready candidates, reducing recruitment workload and enhancing operational efficiency.

Smaller businesses can benefit from new drivers who are trained and qualified, without bearing the traditional training costs, freeing resources for other strategic initiatives.

Take the next step

If you are looking for a steady stream of driver candidates in West Yorkshire:

Call: 0333 444 0275

Email: hello@routetosuccess.co.uk