Bus driver from Carlton named best in the UK at prestigious awards event

A bus driver serving passengers in Arnold and Carlton has been named the best in the UK.

Jatinder Kumar, who works on the Lilac Line buses which serve the towns, has been named Top National Driver at the UK Bus Awards which were presented at a ceremony earlier today (November 19)

Mr Kumar is already Nottingham City Transport’s Driver of the Year and can add this national award to his collection.

A spokesman for Nottingham City Transport said: ” Jatinder is a very popular and friendly driver on the Lilac Line buses to Carlton, Westdale Lane and Arnold.

“He has an exemplary employment record throughout his 11 years driving buses for NCT and has numerous commendations on his file. “