Sandwell inspirational Singing Bus Driver praised as he releases new single
A Sandwell councillor has described a constituent known as the "Singing Bus Driver" as a ray of hope and a uniting force.
Councillor Pam Randhawa spoke about Ranjit Singh Veer and the joy his music brought after helping to promote and launch his new single, British Punjabi.
The launch event took place at Domain Plaza in West Bromwich on Sunday and saw invited guests from the Mayor of Sandwell Bill Gavan to West Bromwich West MP Shaun Bailey and councillors from all sides of the political spectrum in Sandwell attend to show support for Mr Veer.
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The guest of honour took to the stage to thank all those who had attended for their support before the video was officially unveiled for British Punjabi, the follow-up to Bus Driver which made Mr Heer a viral hit online.
Ms Randhawa said Mr Veer had approached her for help with the launch and praised him for his wonderful work and community spirit.
She said: "I'm so glad that he called me to ask about help as I had no idea about what he did until we spoke and I saw his video and you learn about his life, coming over from India and showing that this is his thing of driving the bus and making people happy.
"Even my kids, who are 20-year-olds, are telling me about him, so I listened to the song and what it's all about is how much Britain has given to him and how grateful he is and we should all be for what we have and how we should follow the law of the land.
Watch the video for Bus Driver:
"The launch event had so many people there from all over the political world, Tory and Labour and MPs and councillors, and they were all dancing and having a good time and it's just a great story that brings smiles to people's faces.
"I am so proud of him and what he has achieved with these videos."
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