Driver shortage affects Kinchbus services in Loughborough

Kinchbus, which operates public transport across Loughborough, has admitted it cannot fulfil all its services because of a driver shortage.

The issues were first reported on 21st October when the company announced that a number of services would not operate due to a lack of drivers. 

Unfortunately we are unable to operate the following services today. This is primarily due to a shortage of bus drivers which is impacting the bus industry up and down the country. pic.twitter.com/k3wzjvnKXo

— Kinchbus (@Kinchbus) October 21, 2021

Each day since, Kinchbus has alerted customers to similar changes to services because of the issue. 

Unfortunately we are unable to operate the following services today. This is primarily due to a shortage of bus drivers which is impacting the bus industry up and down the country.
UPDATE: 9:56am Sunday 24th October 2021 pic.twitter.com/UrcR5w6VgC

— Kinchbus (@Kinchbus) October 24, 2021

Kinchbus has launched a driver recruitment campaign.

We're looking to add to our brilliant driving team here at Kinchbus.

A PCV licence isn't necessary as we do offer full driver training.

Tap to apply 👉 https://t.co/pp08QX9SMW pic.twitter.com/ycJFmZSsNX

— Kinchbus (@Kinchbus) October 21, 2021

As of Sunday 24th October, the service affected include the Kinchbus 2 to Leicester, Kinchbus 9 to Nottingham, Kinchbus 12, Skylink services between Derby, Leicester and 3M and the Sprint service from the train station to the University.