Three brothers who began driving buses in the 1980s have together clocked up 100 years behind the wheel.
Brothers Kulvir Singh, Lakhbir Singh (known as Sandhu), and Raghbir Singh each joined Barton Transport between 1986-87, based at Chilwell, and still drive for Trentbarton to this day.
“If I didn’t enjoy my job I wouldn’t still be here doing it,” Sandhu says. “I love my driving. I’ve loved it from day one. I’ve seen customers who were boys and girls now board with their own kids. We share a laugh and a joke with customers when they get on.”
Despite clocking up a century of driving years between them, the trio say they have plenty more miles ahead, with Sandhu saying he has no thoughts about giving up.
Managing Director of Trentbarton Jeff Counsell says: “The brothers have been reporting for duty for Barton Buses and Trentbarton tirelessly for a century.
“Respected members of the Barton family, they have each shown unparalleled levels of dedication to the business throughout their careers to date, with Lakhbir and Kulvir rising earlier than most to ensure the routes are clear and to bring colleagues into work for the start of their shift in all weathers and conditions.
“I’m sure everyone will join me in congratulating these three closely knit family members and in thanking their families at home for their love and support for them. I personally would like to wish them good health for the future and look forward to them being part of the Trentbarton family for many more years to come.”
