Havant man retains Guinness World Record for shortest bus driver

Frank Faeek Hachem drove a regular car for more than 20 years but in 2017 decided to take his bus driving test.

With no special modifications required for his bus, all he has to do is adjust the seat and steering wheel before setting off on his route.

The 57-year-old is just one of the latest group of world record-holders, revealed by Guinness with the launch of the 2021 book of records.

A spokesman for Guinness World Records said: ‘Frank loves meeting different people every day and helping serve his community: it’s a source of pride for him, especially as a key worker in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.’

Frank, who works in Chichester but is originally from Iraq, scooped the record in 2018 after moving to the UK 20 years earlier.

Frank, who has achondroplasia – a common form of dwarfism – previously said his condition has never held him back.

He said: ‘I enjoy my passengers, I enjoy my colleagues, my friends, all the people that are around me.

‘Being a short person, of course you've got difficulties. But I am a fighter, I never give up, and I always make sure I get on with things. I always look at myself as just a normal human being.’

Frank, who is married with two daughters, added: ‘My family are very excited for what I've done. They feel so proud of me. My two daughters are my joy and pride, and I've done this for them and the whole family.

‘The two people who have inspired me are Warwick Davis and Stephen Hawking. Stephen Hawking gave so much to this world, and Warwick Davis is still giving so much back to the community.’

Other new world record-holders revealed by Guinness include British record holders Marco George, who broke the record for fastest speed on a motorcycle while performing a headstand at 122.59km/h.

Luke Roberts also enjoyed glory after training his rats to complete 28 paw tricks and eight jumps through a hoop in just 30 seconds.