'He would save the day when the bus broke down' - Codsall couple who worked on buses together for decades retired together
The couple first met over 30 years ago when working on the buses at the Park Lane depot, when a quick coffee together blossomed into a a happily-ever-after for the pair who are now retiring to travel the world before they're 'too old'.
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Originally from Codsall, Gail Heer, 57, started her career on the buses in 1985 as a temporary data collector for West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive (WMPTE) but shuffled through several different roles before joining the Park Lane depot and meeting her now husband, Narinder, 65.
The pair immediately felt a spark between them amongst their group of friends and quickly started dating, keeping it a secret from work for a while before making the bubbling romance public amongst colleagues and bosses.
Narinder started as a trainee mechanic in 1976, and worked as an engineer throughout his time with the former WMPTE before it was dissolved and continued at Transport for West Midlands, often 'called to the rescue' by Gail when there were issues with the buses.
Gail went on to pass her Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) license, and from 1997 hit the road on the number one service between Dudley and Tettenhall before moving in together in 1998, and getting married in April, 2009.
Three months ago Narinder decided he had worked long enough, and Gail thought the same, so they both announced their retirement and their last day was on December 15.
After a combined 87 years of service to the local people, the loved-up pair now plan to travel the world together - starting in Alaska - wanting to enjoy their lives together before they get 'too old' to take trips.
Speaking exclusively to the Express & Star, Gail, said: "We first met in the garage when I went back to work at the Park Lane depot when it reopped in 1993.
