Film dedicated to London’s ‘friendliest bus driver’

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Ahmed Serhani, driver of the 214 bus in London, has found himself at the centre of a six-minute film. ‘Ahmed Serhani, A Portrait,’ created by artist Joe Bloom, focuses on Ahmed’s happy-go-lucky demeanour, and the impact it has had on the community. [wlm_nonmember][…]

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Speaking about the film to the BBC, Joe said: “I decided it was time to make him the subject of a film and celebrate the way he brings smiles to the faces of everyone he meets.”

After Metroline – the bus company Ahmed works for – granted Joe permission to film, the movie was shot over three days.

Now published on YouTube, the video has already reached over 30,000 views. You can watch it at bit.ly/ahmedmetroline.

Metroline driver Ahmed Serhani. JOE BLOOM/YOUTUBE
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