A BUS driver is celebrating after competing against his colleagues and putting his driving skills to the test at the Reebok stadium..
Steven Saunders, from Leigh, has been declared Bus Driver of the Year .
Mr Saunders, who has been with bus operator First for the past 14 months, is based at the company's depot in Crook Street, Bolton.
The final heat of the competition included a series of challenging manoeuvres demanding high levels of driving skill and concentration.
Mr Saunders will now compete in the national heats of the contest in Blackpool on September 15.
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