Showing posts with label driving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label driving. Show all posts

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Busdriving


That's me behind the wheel of one of Devonian Motor Services' buses. We aren't a big company compared to Stagecoach but we go where they don't so that makes us better. That's my opinion any way. It's good to be back driving a bus again and better than coach driving.


Mostly I drive the 500 which runs up to Paignton Zoo and then out to Broadsands, coming back to Paignton via Beverly Park and Hoburne Park. The complete round trip takes about 45 mins and takes in many great views that are best seen from the vantage point of an open top bus. The 50 service also runs from Paignton. This service goes to Cockington Village, a place so old it was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and a very attractive village with a park to wander round and a historic manor house and because you got there by bus you can enjoy a pint or two in the Drum Inn (designed by the famous architect, Edwin Lutyens).


Both buses run from Torbay Rd, Paignton just near the entrance to Rail Station and only a minutes walk from the bus station. Just cross over the level crossing and head for the sea and you will the bus stop 50 yards down the road. Hope to see you all.