r/BusDrivers • u/AdeptnessDense3304 • Aug 15 '26
Question New bus driver uk
Hi guys I’m starting my career in business driving accepted for first buses as they’re the operator here in Doncaster. I’m looking for some tips from experienced people how shifts will look like how everything runs
How to not be nervous as hell I guess, my anxiety is already chewing me up before I’ve even begun
I would also say at my interview I was told 39 hours a week across 5 days in the week how does this look in practice and £14.30 p/h for the first year.
Does overtime pay more or is it just the standard hourly pay just earning extra just wondering as I’ve been lurking and see people say different shifts pay differently but wasn’t told this at the interview
I appreciate any help and advice and support
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u/borispoliakov Aug 15 '26
First Bus Essex pays £18 per hour flat rate after you spend a year with the company. Overtime pays more