Love pours in for Telford bus driver famous for flowing locks and friendliness as he retires aged 74

With his iconic long white hair and ever-cheery demeanour, Arriva driver Dave Skitt will be a familiar face to many who have ridden on the buses in Telford and beyond.

Now, after 37 years of driving for Arriva, 74-year-old Dave has taken his final fare.

Dave first got behind the wheel of his father-in-law's coach back in 1976, going on to work as a driver for Midland Red before the company ceased operation in 1981.

Over the years he's become somewhat of an icon on local routes, with his retirement sparking a huge outpouring of love on both the buses and social media.

Following his final journey on the Number 8 bus on Friday, June 28, Dave reflected on his long career.