Ex-Castleford Tigers player Liam Buffet swaps his office for a life on the open road

Former Castleford Tigers Under 19s rugby forward Liam Buffet loves his new job as a bus driver.
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So much so that he’s supporting a new drive to attract more newcomers to discover the joys of life on the open road with the slogan - I did it - so can you.

Liam, from Halifax, joined bus company Team Pennine in February, after working in an office left him feeling less than inspired.

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But all that has now changed and after retraining as a bus driver in just seven weeks he is supporting the company's campaign to introduce others looking to switch career to a new start behind the wheel.

Former Cas Tigers player Liam Buffet is now a bus driverFormer Cas Tigers player Liam Buffet is now a bus driver
Former Cas Tigers player Liam Buffet is now a bus driver

Liam said: “Along with playing rugby for Castleford Tigers Under 19s and in the reserves for the main side, I went to work in an average office admin job for an engineering firm, but I didn’t feel like I was going anywhere with it.

“As someone who enjoys driving and meeting people, becoming a bus driver was the right move for me, and it’s something people from all walks of life can do.

"You could say I gave it a try and was converted!

“Rugby is a team game, just like being part of Team Pennine – everyone at our Elland depot is very friendly and they’ve helped make this career change happen for me. And these days I have some of the best views in Yorkshire through my mobile office window!”

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