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Sheffield driver to show skills in national final of Bus Driver of the Year competition – thestar.co.uk
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Five First Bus drivers from South Yorkshire have reached the national final of the Bus Driver of the Year competition, including three based in Sheffield. They will compete in Blackpool, highlighting the importance of safe, skilled driving and good customer service in the bus industry.
The Sheffield finalists are Craig Haywood, Shelley Hardwick and Gary Denial; two others, Stuart Yarrow and Adrian Bailey, are based in Doncaster. They will compete against 106 finalists from across the UK after assessments covering driving technique, manoeuvring, speed control, safety records, accidents, near misses and customer feedback.
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In short
- Five South Yorkshire drivers reached the national final.
- Three finalists are based in Sheffield.
- The competition assesses safety, skill and customer service.
How this story developed
- 4 months ago Five First Bus drivers from South Yorkshire have reached the national final of the Bus Driver of the Year competition, including three based in Sheffield. They will compete in Blackpool, highlighting the importance of safe, skilled driving and good customer service in the bus industry.
Explained simply
Bus Driver of the Year is a long-running UK competition for professional bus and coach drivers. Entrants are tested on safe driving, vehicle control and their knowledge of the rules that apply to passenger transport.
Bus drivers have responsibility for carrying passengers safely on busy roads, often while keeping to timetables and assisting people with different needs. Competitions of this kind aim to recognise skills that are important in day-to-day public transport work.
A driver from Sheffield reaching a national final would represent their local operator and city alongside competitors from elsewhere in the country. Such events can draw attention to the training, standards and experience involved in running bus services.
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