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Is this London's happiest bus driver? - BBC London

A former homeless man who spent years sleeping rough has been voted London's happiest bus driver. Patrick Lawson, originally from Hackney, became homeless after spending time in jail and he used to sell the Big Issue. He was chosen by passengers who nominated him through the "Hello London" award.

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  • @Jojohumf
    @Jojohumf5 жыл бұрын

    Good for him, he bettered his life. Shame we there aren’t more people like him

  • @ramansb1008
    @ramansb10085 жыл бұрын

    I just got off the bus this gentleman was driving - what a wonderful man - respect.

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton3 жыл бұрын

    Patrick is a fantastic role model and has such a wealth of experience, that gives hope to others going through challenging times in their lives. A true inspiration

  • @CookieCft

    @CookieCft

    3 жыл бұрын

    DoubleDeckerAnton yeah

  • @AKG_2014

    @AKG_2014

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Anton

  • @user-no9xg6mf3g

    @user-no9xg6mf3g

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi DOUBLE DECKER ANTON

  • @jamhuman2499
    @jamhuman24995 жыл бұрын

    Good person someone who actually does there job happily

  • @JacekMagnacki

    @JacekMagnacki

    3 жыл бұрын

    here and there...

  • @lovelyskull3483
    @lovelyskull34835 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent accomplishment MAN, someone to inspire us.

  • @lextavactchi
    @lextavactchi4 жыл бұрын

    Took less than 5 seconds to hear his voice and instantly convinced me he’s the good guy he is

  • @Aliquis.frigus
    @Aliquis.frigus4 жыл бұрын

    He's taken me to work many times. Awesome dude.

  • @wesleygonzales2049
    @wesleygonzales20495 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring story, he seems genuinely grateful for a second chance at life.

  • @BianShaw
    @BianShaw4 жыл бұрын

    A man who lives everyday like its the last 👍. Joy to watch and get a sense of how his story has changed.

  • @Techandtoolsreviews
    @Techandtoolsreviews5 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant it shows if you wanna do something you can do it such a humble bus driver

  • @easygo1477
    @easygo14774 жыл бұрын

    Bless Patrick man he is such a kind and down to earth guy

  • @eluweniestargazer2570
    @eluweniestargazer25705 жыл бұрын

    Lovely heart for himself and others. Thank you BBC! I *love* stories like this one.

  • @altheagray103
    @altheagray1035 жыл бұрын

    Well done Patrick. I hope I ride yr Bus Route one day.

  • @ramansb1008

    @ramansb1008

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just got on his bus, he's a very positive person - it's good need more drivers like him

  • @busdriverjak152
    @busdriverjak1524 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational guy, your positivity and love for people is truly a breath of fresh air. Definatly makes me want to be more patient and caring to people and take the time to spread some kindness into their day xxx

  • @Gogeta307
    @Gogeta3072 жыл бұрын

    He should try doing routes 279, 29, or 25 and see if he’s still happy. Other than that it’s honestly warm and nice to have a happy driver, can make your day.

  • @frankworld13
    @frankworld135 жыл бұрын

    I salute sir ... people who turn their life around from all this deserve our respect.

  • @Danny_Transition_Patrol
    @Danny_Transition_Patrol5 жыл бұрын

    Great story, top bloke. Good on him and good luck to him. 🙏🏻

  • @ColeTheTroll
    @ColeTheTroll5 жыл бұрын

    When the bus driver thanks you

  • @Easternspotteralfie
    @Easternspotteralfie3 жыл бұрын

    Need more drivers like him!

  • @historyonthego
    @historyonthego2 жыл бұрын

    Well done from a fellow Bus Driver, Yes it is great to be happy on this job.

  • @SkunkGrinder
    @SkunkGrinder5 жыл бұрын

    Good on ya Patrick 🤜🤛

  • @TheTransportHub17
    @TheTransportHub175 жыл бұрын

    Great to see a bus driver so passionate about his job and happy, most drivers are miserable and don't bother to say hello.

  • @mattysykes2121
    @mattysykes21213 жыл бұрын

    I'm soo proud for you mate! You have been on an incredible journey and respect to you for letting everyone know about it! Keep it moving and keep London moving!

  • @alancure8841
    @alancure88412 жыл бұрын

    Good on ya mate you changed your life and spreading happy everywhere on the buses hope your still driving in 2022 😊👍🕺

  • @allie.alliealeks2099
    @allie.alliealeks20993 жыл бұрын

    I had a pleasure to be in bus with him today..what a man! So lovely..he made my day

  • @Henry1_3
    @Henry1_310 ай бұрын

    THIS GUY JUST SET THE EXAMPLE FOR BUS DRIVERS

  • @theresaholmes6586
    @theresaholmes65864 жыл бұрын

    Blessed in So many ways. Your an Amazing Gentlemen.

  • @stuartsmart6840
    @stuartsmart68404 жыл бұрын

    remarkable and well done patrick

  • @amsnet143
    @amsnet1432 жыл бұрын

    Probably the nicest man driving a London Boris Bus

  • @boonsubhash
    @boonsubhash5 жыл бұрын

    My man

  • @DarkskinGeneral
    @DarkskinGeneral4 жыл бұрын

    He would be such a good father he’d do nice

  • @bharadwajr3430
    @bharadwajr34303 жыл бұрын

    Mr Patrick, you are an inspiration to many out there.

  • @aitkendarren
    @aitkendarren2 жыл бұрын

    God Bless you Patrick your a credit to yourself ✝️

  • @haha_yes3233
    @haha_yes32332 жыл бұрын

    Underrated bus driver

  • @Iso10x
    @Iso10x5 жыл бұрын

    I saw this guy he I stayed on the bus longer he lit up the whole bus omg.

  • @don3.lf3
    @don3.lf34 жыл бұрын

    Well done to u Patrick. All the best.

  • @Abdul.M.
    @Abdul.M.10 ай бұрын

    Is Patrick still around. Humble guy he greatful in life

  • @chloebranigan1588
    @chloebranigan1588 Жыл бұрын

    I know him personally he's actually the same in real life heart of gold he's come a long way 👍🏽

  • @Hannah-sg4sr
    @Hannah-sg4sr Жыл бұрын

    We need more bus drivers like him 😂

  • @jsmjsmjsm
    @jsmjsmjsm5 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely man

  • @christtrockministeries5542
    @christtrockministeries55426 ай бұрын

    Praise God an thank God for Patrick, i aint in London, but rural bus drivers where i am ar Like Patrick, an we normally say when departing from bus thank yu to driver.!!!!!

  • @craigcollier-wilson2131
    @craigcollier-wilson21313 жыл бұрын

    Amazing achievement well done my friend

  • @dianacooper8414
    @dianacooper84145 жыл бұрын

    Well done Patrick! Your a lovely man!

  • @lawrencesaunders7507
    @lawrencesaunders75073 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy.

  • @JackHeimsoth
    @JackHeimsoth5 жыл бұрын

    Gratitude

  • @omiyoutube7543
    @omiyoutube75434 жыл бұрын

    What a legend.

  • @sanjeevpereira8141
    @sanjeevpereira81413 жыл бұрын

    Great vedio.

  • @marthasheilds2446
    @marthasheilds2446 Жыл бұрын

    This is what London needs more civilised nice people that's makes people's day, London is a great city

  • @JamesMurray1991
    @JamesMurray19913 жыл бұрын

    Legend!!!

  • @acceptableandbornind80s32
    @acceptableandbornind80s324 жыл бұрын

    It is Great to be honest. But serious question how does he keep the Bus on time with the timetable if he's Stopping and then talking to people when stopped at Bus Stops?

  • @RealCristianoPenaldo
    @RealCristianoPenaldo4 жыл бұрын

    Bless him

  • @qadarabdi2750
    @qadarabdi27502 жыл бұрын

    good man!

  • @Benji_transport_vids
    @Benji_transport_vids Жыл бұрын

    Absolute legend

  • @aviationmd
    @aviationmd3 жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile at stagecoach: *rude bus driver*

  • @fuds2088

    @fuds2088

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stagecoach is such a dead bus company. Abellio is much better.

  • @teessidetransport
    @teessidetransport Жыл бұрын

    I’d love to meet this guy!

  • @garetokyb4498
    @garetokyb44983 жыл бұрын

    I been on his 812 bus a lot of times Come Back 812 Maybe Come Back in September

  • @JM0907
    @JM09075 жыл бұрын

    Well done 👍🏼

  • @AKG_2014
    @AKG_2014 Жыл бұрын

    People who get on HCT buses are lucky because of him, I wish he worked at Stagecoach London

  • @Emers0ned
    @Emers0ned5 жыл бұрын

    I started to drive a bus yesterday! 496 Romford Queens Hospital - Harold Wood

  • @misplacedkiwi9498
    @misplacedkiwi94983 жыл бұрын

    What a ledge!

  • @ruddyuddy
    @ruddyuddy5 жыл бұрын

    Well done

  • @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333
    @joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. ☺️

  • @SM-lb2do
    @SM-lb2do5 жыл бұрын

    God bless you

  • @alric8
    @alric84 жыл бұрын

    Only CT Plus would have such great drivers

  • @reconnect3342
    @reconnect33425 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @bossman9439
    @bossman94395 жыл бұрын

    Wonder what happens when someone rear ends his bus

  • @Bobbyandmog

    @Bobbyandmog

    4 жыл бұрын

    He must say something

  • @matinhewing1
    @matinhewing15 жыл бұрын

    Good to see.

  • @transportandtheatrekid2298
    @transportandtheatrekid22984 жыл бұрын

    I want to see him on a bus one day

  • @patricialloyd5540
    @patricialloyd55405 жыл бұрын

    Good man

  • @ben6089
    @ben60895 жыл бұрын

    This is great.

  • @Different-Level
    @Different-Level5 жыл бұрын

    legend

  • @pascotikayinda5901
    @pascotikayinda59015 жыл бұрын

    Top man

  • @zrn463
    @zrn4635 жыл бұрын

    I want meet him!..which route he drive?

  • @Bobbyandmog

    @Bobbyandmog

    4 жыл бұрын

    Route 26 (AE (Ash Grove) Garage

  • @deanabrahams4828
    @deanabrahams48285 жыл бұрын

    My bus driver

  • @youlittlerocket
    @youlittlerocket5 жыл бұрын

    Do i need a tv license to watch this youtube channel?

  • @cruelladevillhellkimpossib8425
    @cruelladevillhellkimpossib84252 жыл бұрын

    I will definitely get on his bus

  • @natrambo3589
    @natrambo35895 жыл бұрын

    Need mo like this guy

  • @venkateswarareddy007
    @venkateswarareddy0075 жыл бұрын

    Nice man.who really good

  • @josmith2031
    @josmith20313 жыл бұрын

    ⭐️⭐️

  • @dominicdinosaur
    @dominicdinosaur5 жыл бұрын

    Nope, it's DoubleDeckerAnton.

  • @OnionWotsits
    @OnionWotsits5 жыл бұрын

    oh yeah yeah

  • @benardorde5942
    @benardorde59424 жыл бұрын

    hi sir,can i have ur bus company website so that i will send my application,im here in poland as bus driver.thank u and god bless..always take care...

  • @Bobbyandmog

    @Bobbyandmog

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s called Hct Group and the garage he works for is call ash grove it’s near Whitechapel

  • @ltv_2005
    @ltv_20055 жыл бұрын

    I went on his bus

  • @amalzuhair4495
    @amalzuhair44955 жыл бұрын

    They should do one on the grouchy bus driver the ones that don’t close the door on you

  • @Gofindyourselves
    @Gofindyourselves5 жыл бұрын

    Dam i thought that was big nasty lol, sounds like him aswell.

  • @TheTruth_4U
    @TheTruth_4U5 жыл бұрын

    What's next? The saddest bus driver?

  • @dressrosacr7

    @dressrosacr7

    5 жыл бұрын

    Probably lol

  • @CookieCft

    @CookieCft

    3 жыл бұрын

    XD

  • @alehanjrotamasar9399
    @alehanjrotamasar93995 жыл бұрын

    Nah he still gonna steal your shoes

  • @haml97
    @haml97 Жыл бұрын

    These jobs are slavery run by big bosses we're just slavering around for 10 25 pound an hour minimum wage I don't no how people can he happy doing these tesco sainsburys bus driving jobs horrible

  • @Mgameing123

    @Mgameing123

    Жыл бұрын

    Salaries are higher in London but thats due to cost of living but I think alot of people like the job because they like buses.

  • @DavidJohnson-dc8lu
    @DavidJohnson-dc8lu4 жыл бұрын

    Could be something wrong with his brain, could easily have a parasite that is causing him to be happy under any circumstances. London traffic is not the best.