Has your bus driver got the 'X Factor'?

David Shadbolt, marketing manager of Arriva Buses, wants your nominations for local bus drivers.

If you believe your bus driver has that little bit extra when it comes to offering great service then bus company Arriva is looking for your vote.

Following huge success last year, August sees Arriva re-launch the competition for its drivers across the UK regions – Bus Driver X Factor – which aims to find the best driver as nominated and voted for by Arriva customers.

David Shadbolt marketing manager of Arriva said: “Our drivers are on the frontline when it comes to meeting the public and we know that many of them are always prepared to go the extra mile when it comes to customer service.

“We want customers to tell us which drivers they feel should be included in the Arriva Bus Driver X Factor competition. Whether it’s because their driver is always smiling and friendly or because he or she is always prepared to help people getting on and off the bus, let us know which driver you think has the X Factor.”

Every suggestion counts, as the drivers who receive the most nominations will automatically be entered into their regional final. This will see the drivers go head-to-head as the competition is put to the public vote to decide the winner.

The winner in each region will be crowned as the Bus Driver X Factor winner and will win a trophy and cash prize.

If you would like to vote for an Arriva bus driver call the Bus Driver X Factor hotline on 0845 270 1660 or email your nomination to xfactor@arriva.co.uk by Sunday, 9 September.