Three of those heading to Blackpool will be drivers Lee Granthan, Liam Manuell and David Mulrooney, who will represent National Express West Midlands at next month’s Bus Driver of the Year competition.
Fourteen drivers from nine of the operator’s depots were put through their paces in a series of driving challenges, with Lee from Acocks Green, Liam from Wolverhampton and David from West Bromwich receiving the top scores on the day.
Lee also took part at last year’s event. He said: “I’m over the moon to be going to the final again. This is the award every bus driver wants to win, so thank you to the training team for supporting us to take part.”
Head of Engineering & Operational Safety at National Express Jenny Tocknell said: “National Express West Midlands drivers are some of the safest in the country. They play a vital role with the highest standards of service for our customers, helping them get to where they need to be. We’re really proud that we’ve got three brilliant drivers taking part in this year’s UK final and would like to wish the best of luck to Lee, Liam and David on 3 September. We are all keeping our fingers crossed!”
