Drivers for Doncaster bus operator recognised for their driving excellence

Driver safety specialists GreenRoad monitor the performance of drivers across Stagecoach Yorkshire and award a ‘Fleet Elite’ status to drivers who demonstrate sustained driving excellence, as evidenced by outstanding safety scores and displaying true mastery of the driving profession.

The aim is to inspire a continued focus on road safety and offer a source of pride for drivers who help improve passenger and driver safety, reduce risk, and save lives.

In total, 64 local drivers have reached ‘Grand Master’ or ‘Master’ Fleet Elite status for having maintained the highest standards of safe and fuel-efficient driving for 10 and four years; a further 8 achieved Gold status for maintaining the highest standards for 3 years; meanwhile, 26 achieved Silver status and 74 were awarded Fleet Elite status for the first time.

Four drivers - Chris Manley, Derek Parker, James Roddis and Mark Cleeton – achieved the highest possible score.

Bill McCartney, Operations Director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “As a bus operator, one of our core values is to ‘do the right thing’ and that means the safety of our staff and passengers is our number one priority, so I am extremely proud that such a huge number of our drivers have been recognised for their driving excellence.

“We know that our customers rely on us, so we cannot get things wrong when we are out on the road. Our drivers show a commitment to achieving the highest standards, day in day out.

“One of our values, as an operation, is that we are ‘stronger together’, and this performance shows just how much our drivers have taken that to heart. Being part of the GreenRoad Fleet Elite is a prestigious award for all bus drivers, so a massive congratulations to all 172 drivers. What a fantastic achievement!”

Stagecoach Yorkshire drivers have repeatedly been noted for their outstanding performance. Earlier this year, Bob Cawkwell, from the Rawmarsh depot, won the “We are stronger together” category at Stagecoach Group’s annual national Excellence Awards.

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