Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, is set to find out whether it has won the top prizes after being shortlisted in a remarkable six categories at one of the most prestigious awards schemes in the UK bus industry.
The UK Bus Awards are hugely respected, with a 25-year history of recognising, rewarding, and inspiring the people in the industry. This year’s Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held at the famous Troxy, in London, on 25th November.
Stagecoach East Midlands and its team have already been Shortlisted in the following categories:
— Jack Wright, Operations Manager at Hull, has also been recognised for Manager of the Year.
— The Hull Bus Alliance has been made a Finalist for Partnership for Excellence.
— Chris Kelk, Operations Manager at Grimsby has been shortlisted in the Manager of the Year category.
— Stagecoach East Midlands’ work with the Ask for Angel Street scheme has been made a Finalist in the category for Bus and the Community.
— The West Notts College partnership has also been shortlisted in the Partnership for Excellence category, The Peter Huntley Memorial Award.
— Iain Bonser, Driver at Worksop, has been shortlisted for Top National Bus Driver, The Chris Moyes Memorial Award.
Matt Cranwell, Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands, said: “We are really looking forward to finding out the results, but, the fact is that just to be made Finalists in six categories at the UK Bus Awards is a real testament to the team’s hard work and desire to provide the best possible service for the people, and communities, in our region.
“Recognition like this just goes to prove the care that the team take in working for our loyal customers, day in and day out.”
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