Thank the driver
Before the nation sticks its head out the window to show appreciation for our frontline workers, we revisit our photo story from Volume 4 Issue 001 of The Face starring just a handful of London's brilliant bus drivers.
Society
Words: Amy Francombe
Photography: Bex Day
Article taken from The Face Volume 4 Issue 001. Order your copy here.
DANNY AUGUSTE, 47
How long have you been a bus driver?
“Eleven years.’’
Why did you become a bus driver?
“I love driving and wanted to give back to the public.”
MOHAMMED SHABBIR, 52
Any scary encounters?
“A man came on with a gun — I had to call the police.’’
What’s the best thing a passenger has said to you?
“Generally just the thankyous. They’re the best things.”
NADINE ALLEN, 41
Favourite passenger? “The kids.’’
Why did you become a bus driver?
“I was a legal secretary before this but I enjoy driving.
I thought: ‘Let me get out of the office environment.’’’
NAA ACQUAH, 58
Favourite passenger? “The elderly.”
Best seat? “Back seats, downstairs.’’
Best thing a passenger’s said?”
“‘Thank you.’’’
ANTONIO DIVIRIGU, 45
Why did you become a bus driver?
“I always wanted to drive a bus.’’
Best seat? “Upstairs, above the driver’s seat.”
ESTHER BILSON, 38
How long have you been a bus driver?
“Four weeks.’’
Best thing a passenger’s said?
“ ‘Thank you’ and ‘Hello.’’’
RICARDO LINO, 35
Why did you become a bus driver?
“I was fascinated by bus drivers.
And my mum was one!”
