Drivers at home on the buses
Almost 60 Perth bus drivers have put up their hands to go to Albany to work during the centenary of Anzac commemorations.
And while there they will be part of an unusual work experience.
With the town expected to be full with visitors between October 31 and November 2, the drivers will be sleeping in a tent or on their buses.
Transperth will contribute more than 60 buses to carry passengers around Albany during the commemorative weekend, with 48 coming from Perth and the rest from TransAlbany.
Behind the wheels of the buses will be 56 drivers from Perth and 14 from TransAlbany.
Another 23 Transperth support staff will also be in Albany to help.
To ensure the free shuttle service runs smoothly, Transperth is building a temporary depot and a special refuelling facility and will have tow trucks and mechanics on call.
The buses in use will be accessible for wheelchairs.
Among the drivers who will journey to Albany are Natasha Chapman and Richard Clark, who both work for Path Transit.
They said they offered to go to Albany to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Mrs Chapman, who has been a bus driver since 2004, said she was delighted to have been chosen to go and had her swag ready to sleep on her bus.
"It will be like camping in a big motor home," she said.
Mr Clark, a bus driver for 11 years, said that as well as working over the weekend, he would be watching some of the Anzac events.
"It is a part of our history," he said.
Transperth information and events manager Charlotte Hayes said providing the service was a huge logistical undertaking and she urged visitors to check the Anzac Albany website for details.
