Transport Talks How to Attract People to Work in the Bus Sector
Jul 3, 2025
34:20
Inspiring the Next Generation: CIHT and BCoE Explore Careers in the Bus Sector
In the latest 'Transport Talks' podcast episode, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has worked in partnership with the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE) to explore how to inspire the next generation and explore careers in the bus sector. Featuring an interview with extremely experienced transport professional Leon Daniels who shares his insights on how to attract and retain talent in the bus sector.
From Accidental Entry to Industry Leadership Leon Daniels, Chair of the BCoE Advisory Board and former Managing Director of Surface Transport at Transport for London, joined CIHT’s Justin Ward to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
With a career spanning the UK, Hong Kong, and the USA, Daniels brought a global perspective to the conversation. Leon Daniels candidly shared that his own entry into the bus industry was accidental, evolving from a publishing role into sightseeing and eventually London’s tendered bus market. While not a recommended route, his story underscores the importance of seizing opportunities and finding passion in unexpected places.
In the latest 'Transport Talks' podcast episode, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has worked in partnership with the Bus Centre of Excellence (BCoE) to explore how to inspire the next generation and explore careers in the bus sector. Featuring an interview with extremely experienced transport professional Leon Daniels who shares his insights on how to attract and retain talent in the bus sector.
From Accidental Entry to Industry Leadership Leon Daniels, Chair of the BCoE Advisory Board and former Managing Director of Surface Transport at Transport for London, joined CIHT’s Justin Ward to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
With a career spanning the UK, Hong Kong, and the USA, Daniels brought a global perspective to the conversation. Leon Daniels candidly shared that his own entry into the bus industry was accidental, evolving from a publishing role into sightseeing and eventually London’s tendered bus market. While not a recommended route, his story underscores the importance of seizing opportunities and finding passion in unexpected places.