Bus driver of Transdev executes precise maneuver, skillfully navigating a vehicle beneath a centuries-old stone arch.
In the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, a Transdev bus driver named Wayne Moody has made headlines for successfully navigating his bus through one of the region's most challenging spaces - the narrow Bolton Abbey arch. The historic stone arch, built in 1720, is part of an 18th-century stone aqueduct and is located on the Dalesbus 74 line, a service provided by Transdev that runs between York, Harrogate, Otley, Ilkley, and Grassington.
The Dalesbus 74 line, which operates every Saturday of the year, passes under the Bolton Abbey arch, making it a notable landmark on the route. The arch, with its narrow width of approximately 2.87 meters (9 feet), has historically been a challenging experience for bus and coach drivers. However, Wayne's skillful maneuver has become somewhat legendary among locals and bus enthusiasts.
The viral photos depict Wayne calmly guiding his bus through the narrow arch, receiving over 6,000 likes on Facebook. The tight space, barely wider than the bus itself, is a famously tight section of road at Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, where the bus route passes along a very narrow street or lane.
This story serves to illustrate the challenges of operating regular bus services on rural routes with infrastructure that wasn't originally designed for large vehicles such as buses. It has also sparked conversations about the balance between maintaining rural accessibility and upgrading infrastructure.
The Dalesbus 74 line passes by the beautiful Bolton Abbey, a site that is one of the most photographed in the Dales. The arch, being a listed monument, adds to the historical charm of the route. The Dalesbus 74 line is not only a means of transportation but also a journey through the rich history and stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.
The Dalesbus 74 line, with its passage under the narrow Bolton Abbey arch, presents unique challenges for its drivers due to the historical infrastructure not being designed for large vehicles like buses. The skilled maneuver of the automotive industry's vehicle by Wayne Moody has added another layer of allure to the finance-supported transit system's journey through the historical and picturesque Yorkshire Dales, passing by the renowned Bolton Abbey.
