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Naked bus drivers

Bus drivers full monty

It's public transport but not as you've seen it before.

It's not every day you see a naked bus driver - but soon you'll be able to see a dozen.

Drivers from Trent Barton Buses have stripped off for a nude calendar to raise money for the Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the blind.

Plenty to see

Barry Allitt drives the Rainbow 5 bus. He says he's looking forward to comments from passengers once the calendar's out.

He describes his colleagues as being "big boned," but says everyone was behind the idea.

"It was something we thought about in the works' canteen and we just thought we'd go for it."

Close to home

Carla Gregory is married to one of the drivers Glen - their 11-year-old daughter Tamara is registered blind and has benefited from the charity's help.

"She went to their nursery when she was little and she still goes to their youth club," says Carla.

Tamara herself is a bit embarrassed by her dad's actions but knows it's in a good cause.

The group are hoping to have the calendar ready by Christmas. Here's a sneak preview...

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