105 Years of Bus Maintenance: A Birmingham Duo Retires

0:00On April 29th, two Birmingham bus mechanics, Rob Imbley and Law Chond, just retired after a combined 105 years keeping the wheels turning, and National Express, West Midlands, each logged over 50 years on the job. Law kicked things off August 29th, 1973, starting as a garage youth, while Rob jumped in November 12th that same year on, a four-week mechanic trial. Logs at the Perry Bar Depot, threw them a big send-off, celebrating their rare loyalty in one company. The engineering director praised it as a lifetime of real impact on the local bus network. Law clocked 52 years in seven months, standing out for his steady skills and dependability that held the team together. Rob stepped up in 2011 as shift-safety officer, watching out for everyone's well-being, and those high standards writers expect. These guys show what true grind looks like, wrapping up careers that power the city for decades.