Bus driver Review
at Go-Ahead London
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Driver
Croydon, Greater London
Review Submitted: January 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Driving a bus, from croydon to bromley north and back, multiple times a day
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very good programme, started off knowing nothing about buses to now being a fully qualified. Competent bus driver
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt to drive multiple different types of buses, got more confidence in my ability behind a wheel and better understanding of traffic laws
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Fantastic service, from the classroom in the earlier days, to being trusted out in service on my own route. Very impressed for how quick it is to be put to garage
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
If anything i need or want to know, it is very easy to communicate any issues with the multitude of staff available
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Everything ive needed or wanted has been communicated well, well recieved and easily resolved. My assesor has been great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
If it wasnt for my providor i wouldnt have ventured into driving, overall very pleased as a beginner ive learnt alot and now im out driving on a daily basis
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
They have social events, such as golf. Football and allocated staff gatherings
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Go-Ahead London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The course is fantastic as a route into a new career, i have been supported all the way through, i have learnt maths and english throughou the course, i also get paid very well
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Go-Ahead London?
Go for it, You wont regret it. Youll learn new life skills that will benefit you for the rest of your working life.
Go in with an open mind and you will go far
Go in with an open mind and you will go far
