First bus drivers shift into top gear with new uniform

First Bus drivers new uniform

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First Bus drivers across Greater Manchester will be seen travelling the roads in a new uniform this week.

The company has provided all its drivers with a "more modern and comfortable wardrobe", having held a consultation with employees from across the country to find out how the uniform could be improved - female staff in particular commented on the need for an additional shirt.

In response, First Bus has introduced the new wardrobe including tailored blouses for female drivers, body warmers, new 'trainer' style shoes and a 'sholo' (shirt meets polo) top, with First Bus thought to be just the second company to introduce the new garment in the UK. The updated blouses for female drivers now includes hidden modesty buttons, which aim to help female drivers feel more comfortable.

Adrian Worsfold, Operations Director at First Manchester, said: “Our drivers are our ambassadors, so it is important that they look the part.

"We have listened to feedback and we’re proud to be unveiling the new driver uniform, which has already been trialled in depots across the UK and has received positive feedback from drivers.

"Bus travel has changed dramatically in recent years and even more so in the diversity of drivers that can now be seen transporting our customers around the region, so we’re pleased that we have been able to update our uniform so that it can suit the needs of all our drivers.”