Previous Winners BDoY Roll of Honour | Full 2009 Results | Full 2008 Results | Full 2007 Results | Full 2006 Results | Full 2005 Results | Full 2004 Results   Bus Driver of the Year Roll of Honour     2009   Paul Cleaver, Arriva Yorkshire   Picture courtesy of Route One   2008   Leon Wells, First Eastern Counties   Picture courtesy of Route One     2007   Paul Cleaver, Arriva Yorkshire     2006   Scott McHale, Arriva Southern Counties   Picture courtesy of Route One     2005   Brent Humphries, First Cymru   Picture courtesy of Route One   Brent Humphries a First Cymru driver based in Haverfordwest has won the prestigious Bus Driver of the Year competition. Brent came top out of 120 drivers selected from the very best bus and coach drivers across the country.   The competition is the regarded as the premier skills competition in the bus industry and the very top prize, won by Brent, is worth £1500. Brent has also won the FirstGroup Trophy, which is awarded to the highest-placed finalist from a FirstGroup company (19 different companies across the UK). He will receive holiday vouchers to the value of £500.   Brent is from Merlin’s Bridge, Haverfordwest, he is a National Express/shuttle driver and has been driving for First Cymru for more than 22 years.   Brent says “I am absolutely thrilled, the competition was really tough but everyone is so friendly. It’s pretty nerve-racking but it’s the third time I’ve reached the finals so I had an idea what to expect.”   “I really think the competition is worthwhile, driving a bus isn’t as simple as it looks and this competition recognises the skill and knowledge necessary to do the job well” Brent added.   Kevin Hart, Coaching Business Manager for First Cymru says “ We are all delighted for Brent, it’s a fantastic achievement and really inspiring for all of us here. We have had a Bus Driver of the Year winner from First Cymru before, and we’re delighted to see the trophies back here again!”   2004   Michael Willson, First Essex   2003   David Henderson, Metrobus     BDoY's 2003 Champion was David Henderson Of Metrobus (Go-Ahead Group) seen here with London Mayor Ken Livingstone at the handing over of the £500 cheque for the best driver from a TfL contractor.   David got the very top accolade in 2003 at his fourth attempt at the title.   He had been the top London driver on a previous occasion after which he appeared in an advertisement for bus drivers.   A man with nearly 30 years bus driving experience, Dave is presently appearing on busy TfL route 358 between Crystal Palace, Penge, Bromley and Orpington.     2002   Gareth Hopkins, Mairs Coaches (FirstGroup)   BDoY's 2002 Champion was Gareth Hopkins who has since become the regular driver of the Aberdeen Football Team coach. He has entered the 2004 Coach Driver of the Year competition in April hoping to become the first ever champion in both buses and coaches.     2001   Fraser Patterson, Arriva North London   2000   Julian Parton, Newbury Buses   1999   Gordon Fitzgerald, First Leeds   1998   David Balfe, Stagecoach Ribble   1997   John Hill, Grampian Transport     ©2003-2010 UK Bus Driver of the Year Association Ltd. Registered in England, No. 2159826. Registered office: 'Melrose', Tattenhall Road, Tattenhall, Chester. CH3 9QH. Design by Insomniac.