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Bus Driver Review

at Go-Ahead London

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Driver

Croydon, UK

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Driving a bus in service, completing a pre-service vehicle checks and providing customer service
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I liked the individual face 2 face learning session with my assessor.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, learned how to drive the bus and provide good customer service

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Training plan explained Gateway & EPA were explained clearly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Good
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Top class support with the apprenticeship work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that my qualification helps me perform better in my role
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
Yes, there are extra‑curricular activities at work, and both the company and the training provider often involve me in events because I’m a semi‑professional photographer and they value my skills for taking photos.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Go-Ahead London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, I would recommend Go‑Ahead London to a friend because it’s a supportive place to work, offers good training, and provides opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Go-Ahead London?
Make sure you’re punctual, willing to learn, and ready to take safety seriously.
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