Supported by: Sandesh Gulhane*, Annie Wells*, Alexander Stewart*, Meghan Gallacher*, Kevin Stewart*, Colin Beattie*, Craig Hoy*, Miles Briggs*, Stuart McMillan*, Douglas Ross*, Tim Eagle*, Russell Findlay*, Bill Kidd*, Karen Adam*, Edward Mountain*, Brian Whittle*, Pam Gosal* *S6M-18724 Claire Baker: Best Wishes to Aleksei Solovjov and Stuart Grubb, Representing Stagecoach East Scotland in UK Bus Driver of the Year 2025 Final—That the Parliament extends its best wishes to Aleksei Solovjov and Stuart Grubb, both from Dunfermline, Fife, as they represent Stagecoach East Scotland in the upcoming UK Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) 2025 final in Blackpool on 14 September; understands that the competition, now in its 57th year, is regarded as the ultimate test for professional bus drivers; is immensely proud of Aleksei and Stuart, who will be expected to undertake a two-mile driving challenge along Blackpool’s north promenade, complete tight manoeuvres, demonstrate accurate speed and distance judgement, and apply advanced roadcraft under pressure, all in customer service, safety, and technical skill categories, as well as a written exam covering the highway code...