Bus driver and yodeller Sämi Zumbrunn turns every ride into an unforgettable experience. Who better to act as ambassador for a Swiss tradition that could soon be on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list? We meet him in the Bernese Oberland. As soon as the bus comes around a bend, the children start waving. They have recognised Sämi Zumbrunn, their favourite driver, who will take them back to school after the lunch break. “Sämi, will you yodel for us?” asks a little boy, striped shirt and cowhide belt tightly around his waist, as soon as he gets on board. This request is repeated three times. Then, after picking up the last tourist, Zumbrunn sings a yodel and immediately the buzz on the bus dies down. While the last notes are still echoing through the windows, a loud applause erupts, accompanied by whistles of approval. Once again, Zumbrunn has won the hearts of his passengers. Today he’s driving the route between Brienz and the Brünig Pass, via Hasliberg. “That’s the way I am.
