The Scottish finalists were selected following a rigorous assessment process designed to test driving standards, technical skills and customer service. The assessments covered performance and technical skills, including bus manoeuvres when arriving at and leaving stops, as well as interactions with passengers. The finalist who achieves the highest position among First Bus drivers will receive £1,000, while the runner-up will receive £500. The competition will see drivers from across the UK compete for the Bus Driver of the Year title in Blackpool on September 6. Craig Pemberton, Driver Training Excellence Manager at First Bus, said: "Our drivers deliver day in, day out for customers with skill and dedication.