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Go North West accredited as a Real Living Wage Employer

Go North West, one of the major Bee Network franchise operators, is delighted to announce its accreditation by the Real Living Wage Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to ensure all colleagues are paid fairly for the work they do. Today’s announcement reflects the bus company’s drive to support its communities by guaranteeing to offer, as a […]

Go-Ahead ranked the top apprenticeships employer in the transport industry

At Go North West we understand the importance of apprenticeships and the vital role they play in upskilling our colleagues.  Go North West is part of the Go-Ahead Group which has been recognised as the top apprenticeships employer in the transport industry for a third year running in a ranking accredited by the Department for […]

Celebrating our 100th bus driver apprentice – meet Alex

Alex Scott, Wigan Depot. Joined March 2024 My journey so far. I applied and within a couple of days I was invited for an interview to be an apprentice bus driver. To my delight I passed the assessment and I was offered the job on the same day!  The training team stayed in touch in the lead up to […]

Celebrating our 100th bus driver apprentice – meet Lauren

Lauren Jones. Wigan Depot. Joined January 2024 My journey so far. After leaving my job as a taxi driver, my Job Centre work coach suggested a career in bus driving. I hadn’t considered it before but I thought it was a great idea so I applied.  Following my interview I got a call to say I’d been accepted on […]

Celebrating our 100th bus driver apprentice – meet Abey

Abey Rimmer. Bolton Depot. Joined March 2024 My journey so far. My apprenticeship journey has been filled with wonderful experiences and proud moments that have brought tears to my eyes. I remember feeling a bit nervous during the online application process, worried that my lack of experience in the bus industry might hold me back. However, I was thrilled to be […]

Celebrating our 100th bus driver apprentice – meet Philip

Philip Osei. Bolton Depot. Joined February 2024 My journey so far. My apprenticeship journey has been nothing short of exhilarating and transformative. From the application process to my first solo shift, every step has been a valuable learning experience. The application process was rigorous but rewarding. It tested my aptitude, driving skills, and commitment to the role. Once accepted, […]

Celebrating our 100th bus driver apprentice – meet Mohammad

Mohammad Mamode. Bolton Depot. Joined November 2024 My journey so far. I was thrilled to become part of Go North West. When I found out I’d been accepted I felt an overwhelming sense of joy and excitement. During my training I learnt lots of new skills, things I’d never even considered before, but all essential to being a bus […]

We’re on a mission to recruit and train women bus drivers

At Go North West, we want more women driving buses and keeping them on the road. A career with us will see you equipped with the skills and training to drive our buses and help our customers and communities to stay connected. Your success is vital to us and the communities we serve and becoming […]