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Has your bus driver got the ‘X factor’?
28 July 2006
John Fozzard , marketing manager of Arriva North East , 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 North East is looking for your vote.
August sees Arriva launch a new competition for its drivers in Newcastle – Bus Driver X Factor – which aims to find the best driver as nominated and voted for by Arriva's customers.
John Fozzard marketing manager of Arriva North East said:
Our drivers are 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 from Newcastle who receive the most nominations will automatically be entered into the North East 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 North East 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 e-mail your nomination to xfactor@arriva.co.uk by August 31.
Note to editors
Bus Driver X Factor is part of the ongoing Arriva 'Going your way' campaign to encourage people to think about the journeys they make and whether they could be made more conveniently by bus.
