A MAN from Poole has been named among the top bus drivers across the south coast. 

David Grantins, who drives for Morebus, was named a top driver at Go South Coast, owners of Morebus. 

David came second in a competition against colleagues from sister operators in Salisbury, Southampton, Swindon and on the Isle of Wight.  

Judges based their decision on drivers’ professionalism at work and standout skills during manoeuvres at a special event in Salisbury. 

David Lee-Kong, operations director at Go South Coast, said: “We are very proud of our drivers across all Go South Coast operators, so the top two of this annual award have to be very special.

“I’m very happy for David. He placed higher than just one other Go South Coast driver in this difficult competition, and that is a wonderful achievement.” 

Driver David, who has held his PCV licence for seven years, said: “I’m very pleased to have been given this recognition. I’m definitely planning to go one better and work towards the top spot next time.” 

The top five Go South Coast drivers will be put forward to take part in the national Bus Driver of the Year final, due to take place in Blackpool in October this year.