Bus Driving Success for Dundee Duo!

The UK Bus Driver of The Year Competition is in its 41st year and Travel Dundee is hoping that this year will see them capture the coveted title.

Jim Lee, Managing Director at Travel Dundee explains; "We always look forward to this time of the year, and the excitement that builds inside the company as the clock ticks around to the finals, which are being held in Scotland's favourite English resort of Blackpool on 9 September. Make no mistake, this company is providing two of the most favoured candidates for this year?s BDOY!

"Kevin Freeson (40) lives in the St Mary's area of Dundee and regularly drives on the Douglas route. Whilst Kevin has been employed by Travel Dundee for nine years, this is the second time he has entered the local heats, where he beat John Black into 2nd spot. Kevin is a fantastic driver and is well equipped with the skills to scoop the no.1 spot. Kevin is also deeply involved in delivering our excellent customer care course to our staff.

John Black (48) lives in Menzieshill and is a regular driver on the St Mary's route. We have high hopes for experienced campaigner John. This is the 8th time he has represented Travel Dundee at the national finals and he has been close a number of times to winning the competition outright. John is also a cracking bus driver and he has been the overall winner of the local heats of the competition seven times in the last eight years! Now that is nothing but a stunning record.

I have no doubt that both of these super bus drivers will not only 'do their company' proud but also their city of Dundee."

The Bus Driver of the Year event has its origins in a Coventry Corporation road safety competition for bus drivers in 1967. Gradually, more operators asked to join in and, by the mid-70s, a truly national competition had been born.

Published 21st August 2007