A BUS company is hoping to attract drivers for its services in north and east Durham at an open day.

Arriva North East is holding a recruitment day on Sunday and would-be bus drivers can test their skills on a training vehicle.

The event will be held at the firm's Doxford Park headquarters, in Sunderland, from 10am to 2pm.

Visitors can undertake hazard awareness testing, to assess their suitability for the job, and undergo an informal interview.

Arriva operations director Iain McInroy said: "The open day is primarily aimed at recruiting drivers to be based at our Durham and Peterlee depots.

"We are always pleasantly surprised by how many people end up making applications after they've had a chance to talk to us about what is involved in bus driving and what career opportunities Arriva has to offer.

For more details, call 0191-520 4124.