Bus driver in Ireland

26/09/2026

🚍 A New Giant Has Joined the Rohan Fleet!

Well… someone has just arrived at Rohan Transport, and I think we can safely say this one didn’t come to Ireland to be shy! 😎

Say hello to the Scania Irizar i6S, a stunning 3-axle, 65-seater and the newest addition to the Rohan family.

And what makes it even more special?

This beauty is being presented right in the Rohan family’s home territory. 🇮🇪☘️

There’s something quite satisfying about seeing a new coach like this sitting in the place where the Rohan story began.

First impression from a coach driver's seat?

WOW. 👌

It’s big.
It’s classy.
It’s modern.
And it has the kind of presence that makes you look back at it after you’ve parked it. 😂

Three axles, 65 seats and a whole lot of Irish road ahead.

From the M6 to the smallest country lanes, from school trips to sports teams, private hires and everything in between, this machine certainly looks ready for some serious mileage.

And knowing Irish roads, it won't take long before those beautiful kilometres turn into beautifully dirty kilometres! 😂🇮🇪

But that's what coaches are built for.

Welcome to the Rohan Transport family, Scania Irizar i6S. ❤️

A proper head-turner, and hopefully the beginning of many thousands of kilometres, great journeys and happy passengers around Ireland.

65 seats. 3 axles. One serious piece of kit. 🚍💪🇮🇪

24/09/2026

🚍 NEW COACH, NEW COCKPIT, NEW TOYS!

A new addition to the Rohan Transport fleet has arrived: the 262-reg Higer V12B, 55-seater.

So what is it like from the driver's seat?

Having driven the Higer 9, I can already say that Higer has clearly listened to a few drivers and decided that we don't actually enjoy hunting for switches around the dashboard. 😂

🖥️ First big change: the dashboard.

Completely redesigned and fully digital, with two separate displays.

It looks modern, gives plenty of information and, most importantly, doesn't feel like you're trying to operate a small aircraft from 1997. 😎

🔘 The controls are much better organised.

Most of the important buttons are finally together, right under the driver's right hand.

That might sound like a small thing, but after a few hours behind the wheel, good ergonomics make a massive difference.

The digital tachograph is nicely positioned, as is the heating and air-conditioning control panel.

📻 Then there is the radio and amplifier...

I'll simply say:

No comment. 😂

Some battles are better left for another day.

🅿️ Electric parking brake?

Definitely seems like a plus.

It takes a little getting used to if you're coming from the Higer 9, but I like it.

☕ And whoever designed the two cup holders beside the driver's right hand deserves a mention.

Finally, someone understands the basic requirements of coach driving:

Steering wheel, controls and coffee.

Preferably in that order. 😂☕

🛞 The suspension also feels better.

The V12B feels more settled and refined on the road compared with the Higer 9.

🔇 Cabin noise is another improvement.

The sound insulation feels better, and the rubber seals around the cab aren't producing that familiar high-pitched whistle every time you get a bit of speed.

So far, so good.

💺 Driver's seat?

More comfortable.

And that matters.

When your office has wheels and your working day can involve hundreds of kilometres, a comfortable seat isn't a luxury. It's part of the equipment.

🦵 But the biggest surprise for me is the space.

There is a lot more room around the driver compared with the Higer 9.

You can actually move around without feeling like you've been folded into the cockpit by a very enthusiastic luggage handler. 😂

🇮🇪 FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Compared with the Higer 9, the new V12B feels like a more mature and better thought-out coach from the driver's point of view.

Better layout.

More space.

More comfortable seat.

Better suspension.

Quieter cabin.

Modern digital dashboard.

And yes...

TWO CUP HOLDERS. ☕☕

That's basically Irish coach-driver luxury. 😂

Of course, these are only my first impressions.

A coach can look fantastic in the yard, but Ireland has a very effective testing department called:

Irish roads + rain + roundabouts + potholes + several hundred kilometres. 🇮🇪😂

So let's put some mileage on this one and see what it really has to say.

The proper review starts now. 🚍

20/07/2026

As a coach driver, you quickly learn that every country has its own little surprises when it comes to food on the road.

This time Żabka, one of Poland's most popular convenience store chains. A fun fact for my friends outside Poland: "Żabka" literally means "Little Frog" in Polish. 🐸

Now here's the clever part...

Inside, there's a fully automatic hot dog machine. No staff making your food. Just choose your hot dog, tap the screen, wait a moment, and out it comes, ready to eat. It feels like the future has arrived... and it's serving lunch! 🤖🌭

I have to admit, if these machines started appearing at service stations around Ireland, plenty of coach and truck drivers would probably become regular customers. When you're working to a timetable, quick, warm food without a queue is worth its weight in gold.

Simple idea. Quick service. Tasty hot dog.

Sometimes the smallest frog serves up the biggest smile. 🐸🌭😄

14/07/2026

The coach bays are full... the truck park is empty. 🤔🚍🚛

Here's something I see so often that it barely surprises me anymore.

I pull into a service area looking for the coach parking... and it's already occupied. Not by coaches, but by trucks.

Then I look over at the truck parking.

Half empty. Sometimes completely empty.

Before anyone thinks this is a coach driver having a go at truck drivers, let me stop you there.

I spent more than 20 years driving trucks before moving to coaches. I know exactly what it's like to hunt for a parking space after a long day. I've been there. I have nothing but respect for the job and for the people who do it.

But this isn't about a lack of parking.

This is about choosing the coach bays simply because they're the first ones you reach.

Coach parking isn't placed closer to the buildings to make life easier for the driver. It's there because we're often travelling with children, elderly passengers, people with disabilities, sports teams, school groups and tourists carrying luggage. A shorter and safer walk matters.

What surprises me most is that it's very often local trucks using those bays. Drivers who know the service area, know there's dedicated truck parking just a minute away... and still choose the coach spaces.

If the truck park is full, absolutely no problem. We've all had days when you take the only space available. That's part of life on the road.

But when the truck park is almost empty...

Come on, lads.

Leave the coach bays for coaches.

This isn't about rules for the sake of rules. It's about showing the same respect we'd all like to receive ourselves.

Professional drivers have enough challenges without making life harder for each other.

I'm not naming the location because, honestly, there's no point.

It could be almost anywhere in Ireland.

If you're a truck driver reading this, thank you for everything you do. And if you already leave the coach bays for coaches, you're a legend.

Let's keep looking out for one another. The road is much better when respect travels with us. 🍀

11/07/2026

An hour's break in Waterford... and instead of just stretching my legs, I walked straight into the Waterford Motorcycle Festival! 🏍️🔥

Hundreds of motorcycles, polished to perfection, the roar of engines, and smiles everywhere. You could almost smell the horsepower... and the burgers! 🍔😄

I have to admit, for a split second I wondered if I should swap today's 41-seater, 251-reg Higer for a motorcycle...

Then reality kicked in.

Trying to fit 41 passengers on one bike would probably get me a call from the boss! 😂🚌

Massive respect to all the riders who travelled from across Ireland. Fantastic atmosphere, great people, and a brilliant reminder that no matter what we drive, we're all part of the same road.

Ride safe, drive safe, and if you're ever in Waterford with a break to spare... keep your eyes open. You never know what show is about to roll past. 🇮🇪🏍️🚍

28/06/2026

🚍 Mission completed.

The 231-reg Iveco 30-seater minicoach was entrusted with a very important task today.

A group consisting entirely of gentlemen was collected in Kilkenny and safely delivered towards Athlone. The exact purpose of the journey remains top secret. I value my passengers, and besides, I enjoy staying employed. 😄

The most important thing is that everyone arrived safely and in one piece at Durrow, Co. Laois, before heading off for what was described as a "well-earned rest."

The driver, meanwhile, carried out a separate mission of national importance: testing the food quality at Lawlor's Gala in Durrow.

The result?

A roll packed with sausages, rashers, brown sauce and coleslaw for just €3.90.

In 2026, that's not a meal. That's a historical landmark. 😅

Friendly staff, plenty of smiles, and food that was both tasty and affordable.

A little Durrow fact: the village is famous for its annual Scarecrow Festival. Every summer, the streets fill with scarecrows of every shape and size. Some of them even look more alert than passengers boarding the first pickup of the morning. 😂

Safe passengers, a reliable coach, good food and a bit of craic along the way. Not a bad day's work.

Recommended. 👍

27/06/2026

27/06/2026

🚍 New route, new adventure!

The 201 reg Iveco and 251 reg Mercedes are starting a brand new contract with TFI and are ready to put a few more miles under their wheels.

A warm welcome aboard to all our new passengers. Whether you're heading to work, college, shopping, or just escaping the four walls for a while, we've got a seat waiting for you.

Great to see Transport for Ireland continuing to expand services across the Midlands, and a privilege for Rohan Transport🚍 Two new recruits reporting for duty!

The 201 reg Iveco and 251 reg Mercedes have officially joined the TFI network in the Midlands.

It's always great to see new services connecting towns, villages, workplaces, schools and communities. Even better when we get the opportunity to be part of it.

The buses are looking sharp, the drivers have their coffee, and the passengers are very welcome aboard. That's most of the ingredients for a successful day. The only thing we can't guarantee is Irish weather behaving itself! 🌦️😄

A big thank you to Transport for Ireland for continuing to expand public transport services, and we're proud that [Rohan Transport can help keep the wheels turning.

See you on the road, and if you spot us in the Midlands, give us a wave. The buses love attention almost as much as the drivers do! 👋🚌

) to play a part in keeping communities connected.

The buses have been briefed: ✅ Be on time
✅ Look professional
✅ Don't get jealous when passengers choose the seat behind the driver instead of the front row 😄

Wishing everyone safe journeys, friendly chats, and plenty of smooth miles ahead.

27/06/2026

One of our Firefighter/Paramedics, Mick Conway, is travelling to Germany next month for Cancer treatment.

We are reaching out to ask for your help.

Whether that is by sharing the link or donating what you can, either would be greatly appreciated.

https://gofund.me/80d51d39a