London is one of the UK's busiest coach markets, and the South East is home to the main Channel crossings, several of the country's largest airports and the cruise terminals at Southampton and Dover.
We supply drivers to operators across London and the South East, and our touring drivers regularly start tours in London and drive them the length of the country.
Coach and tour drivers in London and the South East
From inbound tour groups to cruise passengers, coach work in the South East rewards drivers who know the area.
- Inbound tours starting in London and touring Britain
- Airport transfers for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted groups
- Cruise transfers to and from Southampton and Dover
- Event, corporate and private hire work
HGV and ADR drivers in London and the South East
London HGV work comes with its own rules, such as Transport for London's HGV Safety Permit for vehicles over 12 tonnes. The operator holds the permit; our drivers are used to the safety equipment and the extra care London driving needs.
- Class 1 distribution around the M25 and the Home Counties
- ADR work at fuel and chemical terminals around the Thames estuary
- Port and container work at Dover, Felixstowe, Tilbury and Southampton
- International work via Dover and the Channel Tunnel
Areas we cover
- Central London
- West London
- East London
- Kent
- Essex
- Surrey
- Sussex
- Hertfordshire
- Berkshire
- Hampshire
- Oxfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
Questions
Do your London drivers understand the HGV Safety Permit rules?
The permit belongs to the operator and the vehicle. Our drivers are used to working with the cameras, sensors and other safety equipment that permitted vehicles carry, and to driving with extra care around cyclists and pedestrians.
Can a driver take a tour from London to Scotland?
Yes. Many of our touring drivers know both ends of the country, and can drive a full programme from London to the Highlands and back.
Why operators choose Drivora
Drivora is run by qualified transport managers with real operational experience. Between us we hold Transport Manager CPC qualifications for both HGV and PCV, and our founder has more than 20 years in road transport and still drives coaches and lorries today. We know the operator's side of the job, and that shapes the way we work with you.
Before we put a driver forward, we check their licence, Driver CPC, tachograph card and right to work, and their ADR card where the work needs one. We ask about the vehicle, the route and the load, and we only offer drivers who have done similar work before.
Our drivers are engaged through PAYE or properly vetted limited companies. You'll know who is coming and what it will cost before the job, and timesheets are kept digitally so the paperwork is simple afterwards.