“After 15 years as a London bus driver, my journey behind the wheel came to a heartfelt close,” Mr. Abdi Farah, the bus driver who is now a PhD Researcher, recounts on his Facebook account.
Mr. Farah, according to the post, made a special announcement over the PA on his last day at Victoria Station:
“After 15 years, today is my last day as a London bus driver. It has been a pleasure transporting you across the city. Thank you all for being part of my journey.”
He went on: “To my surprise, the entire bus erupted in cheers, and as passengers stepped off one final time, many wished me good luck.
Back then, I had no GCSEs and only a Level 1 qualification in English. The future felt uncertain. Yet, six years later, I’m proud to share what determination and C-type goals can achieve.
PhD (in progress): Doctor of Philosophy (AI in buses) at London South Bank University
MBA: University of Bolton
BA (Hons) Business Management: Bucks New University
National Register of Driver CPC Instructors (NRI): RTITB
Certified Transport Manager
Head of Thinking Into Character
Head of Natural Intelligence
CEO, Global Transport Academy
CMI Level 5 & Level 7 Diplomas in Management & Leadership: Chartered Management Institute
CPC (Management) Certificate of Professional Competence (Passenger Transport): OCR
CMI Chartered Manager (CMgr MCMI)
Diploma in Transport Management: Oxford Business School (Online)
Managing Safely: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
“As a PhD researcher focusing on AI in buses, my vision is to transform the transport industry through innovation and technology.
No matter where you start, growth is always possible. Embrace the journey and keep learning.
“The power of ”Thinking into character” “
