Buxton operator recognised across multiple categories at the UK Bus Awards 2025
Buxton bus operator, Stagecoach, has received significant recognition at the UK Bus Awards 2025, securing two podium places in key categories and achieving finalist status for a third category.
The results were as follows:
-- Stagecoach Yorkshire’s partnership with VEV-OQ won a Silver award in the Environmental Innovation category.
-- Rawmarsh depot won a Bronze in Top National Bus Depot.
-- Andrew ‘Baggy’ Bagshaw was shortlisted as a Finalist in the Driver of the Year category – chosen out of 87,000 bus drivers nationally, outside of London.
These acknowledgements highlight the professionalism, capability and continued commitment of Stagecoach Yorkshire employees to delivering high-quality, reliable and customer-focused services.
Matt Kitchin, Managing Director of Stagecoach in Derbyshire, said: “We are extremely proud of this partnership, of Rawmarsh depot, and of Baggy, whose achievements reflect the strength of our operational and engineering teams.
“Securing these awards, alongside being named a finalist, is a strong endorsement of the hard work and dedication demonstrated across our business. Our teams continue to deliver for the communities we serve, and this recognition reinforces that commitment.”
The UK Bus Awards is one of the sector’s leading awards programmes, recognising excellence, innovation and best practice within the British bus and coach industry.