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Half a century has passed since 17 double-decker enthusiasts met with the aim of restoring two glorious Guy Wulfrunian buses.

The research comes as rates of abuse by members of the public towards highways workers are high. Over 750 cases of aggression or verbal abuse - equivalent to one every other day – and over 150 threats of violence or actual attacks with a weapon - equivalent to almost one per week - have occurred since 2017. Despite these alarming industry statistics, 83 per cent of drivers say they have never seen an altercation between a roadworker and a member of the public.  Reports of abuse appe...