What real bus drivers think!
Case Study 01:NAME: MARGARET HEMA // JOB: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

“I absolutely love it!” is how Wairarapa bus driver, Margaret Hema, feels about driving a school bus for students in the Lake Ferry district. A bus driver for 28 years, Margaret says her responsibilities and challenges as a school bus driver are far removed from those of her first job driving a ‘big red’ for the Wellington City Council.
Case Study 02:NAME: MARK Rakuraku // JOB: HEAVY VEHICLE & COACH DRIVER

“It gives you a great feeling,” Mark says when asked to describe his reaction to passengers thanking him for an enjoyable trip. “It really makes your day!”
A driver of heavy vehicles for over 20 years, Mark has worked for Mana Coach Services for two years as a contract driver.
Case Study 03:NAME: CASEY MEYER // JOB: COACH DRIVER

“I was completely stuck for words,” Stagecoach bus driver, Casey Meyer, said when asked his reaction to being given a large food hamper by appreciative passengers.
“And it’s not very often that happens!” he laughed.


