Harrogate bus company delighted by 'major achievement' in not one but two national awards
Two Harrogate-based bus managers are in the running for national awards in what has been hailed as “a major achievement.”
Louise King, Head of Finance, and Darren Bell-Walker, Head of Engineering, have been shortlisted for national honours at this year's RouteOne Awards.
The pair are among seven nominations received by Transdev across two of the UK's biggest transport industry awards, including, additionally, The National Transport Awards.
Harrogate Bus Company’s parent company Transdev are finalists in five categories in The RouteOne Awards ceremony which will be held at The Vox in Birmingham in November.
Manager of the Year: Louise King, Head of Finance
Engineer of the Year: Darren Bell-Walker, Head of Engineering
Rising Star: Lucy Harris, Central Stores Supervisor
Outstanding Customer Experience: Keighley Bus Company
Small/Medium Bus Operator of the Year: Keighley Bus Company
Transdev are finalists in two categories in The National Transport Awards ceremony which will be held at the Westminster Park Plaza in London in October.
Bus Operator of the Year: Keighley Bus Company
Best Bus Service: Keighley Bus Company’s SHUTTLE 662
Louise King joined Transdev from a senior position within the NHS, bringing with her a wealth of experience in managing people and investing in new technology. This year, Louise enabled the financing of £11 million for new buses in
Keighley and Blackburn and supported Transdev’s finance team in gaining valuable new qualifications.
Darren Bell-Walker began his career repairing Challenger 2 tanks in the British Army before learning how to manage commercial fleets at Northern Rail.
This year, Darren has streamlined how the company manages repairs, maintenance, MOTs, and all manner of vehicle-related procedures, significantly improving performance and reliability.
Transdev Managing Director Henri Rohard said: “We are delighted to have been named as finalists for seven major award categories, and among so many other fantastic operators.
"Best of luck to the three colleagues who are part of this final stage
“For us to be finalists in such a diverse range of categories is a major achievement, and one that reflects the hard work and dedication that our colleagues have given this past year.”
More information at: https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/