Sydney buses decked out for annual Christmas competition [Video]

Under the high metal shelter of the Busways Penrith depot, they would gather from the 10 bus regions of the city, each a representative of the festive spirit, ready for the showdown to be declared Sydney’s best-dressed Chrissie bus.

“We’ve had the most buses enter this year,” says NSW Transport Coordinator General Howard Collins, “and we’ve had the biggest and best positive customer feedback to their collective work.”

For example, just ask Robert Hine, who drives the T80 Parra to Liverpool run.

Some of Sydney’s buses are getting into the holiday spirit for the annual Christmas bus decoration competion. (Nine)

Some drivers even dress up to give passengers the whole experience. (Nine)

“They just want to get on here just to look at the bus,” as he stands next to the combination Opal Card Scanner Bubble Machine.

“And don’t forget she’s got a bear on the back seat.” “Just above …