I am not surprised Brighton & Hove Bus Company has difficulty in recruiting drivers, for a bus driver's lot is not a happy one.

A driver has enough stress battling through the traffic, particularly the illegally parked cars, and should not have to put up with the flak he or she receives from some passengers. Working single handed in charge of a bus is asking too much.

When I came here to retire two years ago, there was a super bus service to all parts of Brighton; I was more than happy to give up my car. Now so many cuts have been made I have no choice but to revert to driving once more.

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