© Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 22/01/2020 . Leigh , UK . The longest-serving current driver , BARRY SIMMONS (61) , who has worked for Jim Stones for 24 years , sits in a unique and historical DAB & Leyland built bus , which sits in the company's garage amongst the current fleet . Jim Stones buses is for sale . Founder Jim Stones is retiring at the age of 79 , having served the community of Leigh for several decades . Photo credit : Joel Goodman