Tour Drivers

 

Brian

 

Brian has been working for G-Line Holidays since 2018, and is our youngest tour driver, always offering a professional and well-organised service. Brian has a fantastic knowledge of the UK & Europe, with more than 18 years of experience in the industry, from local bus driving to continental tour driving, as well as holding a Transport Manager qualification and Class 1 HGV licence. The best part of the job, he says, is getting to explore new and interesting places, especially in other countries – his favourite destination being Lake Como, Italy. Brian is also a proud father and is currently studying part-time to achieve a BA (Hons) Degree in International Relations.

 

Paul

 

Paul began working for G-Line in February 2020, just 4 weeks before the first Covid lockdown was announced. A knowledgeable, friendly, and personable member our driving team, Paul has 23 years of industry experience, having previously worked for Lochs & Glens Holidays, followed by a stint at Tyrers Coaches. Paul particularly enjoys touring in Scotland, closely followed by Continental Europe, and loves that his job allows him to visit every corner of the UK and meet a variety of people every week. The most memorable moment of his career was his first time operating a tour to the South of France, and he's been hooked ever since.

 

Steve

 

Steve worked as a tour driver for G-Line Holidays many years ago and in the summer of 2023, we were very pleased to see him rejoin our driving team on a part-time basis, alongside his commitment to his independent hotel business. Steve is a longstanding coach driver, having held a full PCV licence (for manual as well as auto) since 1998. He has also achieved an Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) certificate for Coach Driving and was a member of the Coach Driving Instructor team at Johnson’s Coaches from 2000 to 2002. Steve’s favourite touring destinations are sunny Brighton, the Isle of Wight, and the Scottish Highlands.

 

 

Ian

 

Friendly and outgoing, Ian (nicknamed "Treacle") has been a tour driver for G-Line Holidays for a number of years and is known to our clients for his positive attitude and infectious smile. Ian has gained his HGV licence and has more than 20 years of experience in the coaching industry, having worked for multiple reputable coach firms, including Battersby’s Coaches, Alfa Travel, and Shearings. His favourite G-Line destinations include Killarney and Belfast; Ian is our resident expert for all Ireland and Northern Ireland tours, having a lot of driving experience in this area. Outside of his work, Ian is a proud father and a keen motorbike enthusiast. 

 

Andrew

 

Andrew has been with the company since early 2019, having previously worked in the Royal Navy, as a marine engineer mechanic (MEM), followed by 5 years driving private tours for Jacksons Coaches. A knowledgeable and courteous member of our driving team, Andrew enjoys visiting new places and meeting our regulars on board, as well as new clients. With a love for the UK’s South Coast, his favourite places to tour are Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Sidmouth, Cornwall, and Torquay. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys DIY and gardening, cycling, and spending time with his wife and son.

 

 

Matt

 

Matt recently joined the G-Line team in 2024, having worked previously as a coach driver in the corporate hospitality sector looking after Premiership football teams and F1 crews, as well as driving sleeper coaches for some world-renowned corporate clients. Before joining the coach travel industry, Matt has worked extensively in customer service and business relations, in addition to volunteering for many years for charities supporting the NHS. When he's not at work, Matt can be found exploring the less accessible parts of the Lake District and Wales in his Land Rover. His favourite part of working for G-Line is getting to meet and talk to new people every week. 

 

Ian

 

Ian is the newest member of our driving team, having joined G-Line Holidays towards the end of 2024. He has extensive knowledge of the UK from his previous experience with National Holidays and Alfa Travel, and is well liked for his personable and friendly demeanour. Ian’s favourite place to tour is North Wales, having lived there for several years, as well as Devon and the South of the UK. When not working, Ian enjoys following the rugby league, and getting out and about discovering new places. The best part of working for G-Line, he says, is the varied itineraries, the wonderful passengers, and the advantages of working for a family-run business where you are treated like a person and not a number.