Rover European firmly believes that BUSK Benchmark is providing a set of standards that all coach operators should be striving to achieve as a minimum. Being accepted into this organisation emphasises our commitment towards safety and to providing a first class service for both schools and other organisations throughout the county.
Management contact David Hand, Managing Director and Rob Scothern, Operations Manager.
Established since 1947
Fleet Fleet of 12 coaches with a seating capacity from 30 to 57, one 14 seating capacity minibus and one people carrier.
Drivers Rover European employ 8 full and 10 part time drivers.
Training Drivers are trained in on-going CPC modules and have completed training in Welcome All Customer Service/Disability Awareness, Health & Safety, Road Safety. All drivers are entered onto ROSCO Safe Driving Awards Scheme.
Maintenance In house maintenance carried out in purpose built workshop facilities managed by Victor Bridgeman. Vehicles safety inspected every 6 weeks.
Members of BUSK Benchmark, Confederation of Passenger Transport, Coachmarque, Coach Tourism Council, Bonded Coach Holiday, Coach Operators Federation.
Profits are re-invested into business to maintain safety standards
David Hand is the MD of Rover European and has been passionate about the coaching industry since the age of sixteen, working alongside his father for many years before taking over the family business in 1968 and if often seen behind the wheel on many of the company's contintental tours.
Married to David, Carole is also a director of the Company and again, you will often see her escorting our continental holidays. When not travelling she is busy planning future tour programmes with exciting new destinations and itineraries for both loyal and new customers to enjoy.
Operations Manager is Andrew who has been with the Rover Eurpean for more than 20 years. He is the longest serving member of our Team and as well as being responsible for day to day operations Andrew is also often found behind the wheel on both our British and Contintal tour programme .
Why not call us today to find out more about our Company and the services we offer!
Benchmark License No: BE519