ARRIVA has launched a competition to find the nation's favourite bus driver.

The annual Made a Difference Awards aim to celebrate the work done by Arriva drivers over the last 12 months.

One driver will be presented with the Driver of the Year award in recognition of their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile for their passenegrs.

Passengers have now until December 16 to nominate.

Lisa Pearson, head of marketing North West and Wales said: "Every year our drivers work hard to ensure they provide the very best service possible, and the Made a Difference Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate, reward and thank them for the important part they play in their local communities.

"We look forward to hearing the stories about why our drivers have been nominated, and we urge members of public to come forward and share their experiences with us.”

After being nominated, five drivers per Arriva region will be shortlisted to go head-to-head for the second round of public votes before the winner is announced in April.

To nominate your local driver and for more information visit https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/doty and tell Arriva why you think they deserve to be shortlisted.