FirstGroup CEO, Tim O’Toole, speaking at the company’s annual Safety and Environmental Awards
On April 24, FirstGroup hosted its annual Safety and Environmental Awards. The awards recognise the achievements of its people and companies throughout the UK.
Translink announced IT company Allstate as the winner of the ‘Translink Corporate Challenge’, a four-month initiative launched in partnership with the Irish News and supported by Business in the Community which challenged local businesses to become more sustainable by encouraging employees to use public transport.
Norman Maynes, Head of Business Development at Translink said: “We are always keen to communicate the sustainable benefits along with the costs savings public transport offers and Allstate demonstrated a real dedication to the initiative, using internal communications to target employees and build momentum across the campaign period.”
Allstate conducted monthly surveys to determine commuting habits and perceptions of passenger transport, and from January recorded an increase from 45% to 52% in the number of employees who use bus or rail at least once a week or always.
Glen Burges from Allstate said: “Our employees really got behind the challenge, many tried public transport for the first time and others gave up the car. I would like to thank Translink’s corporate, ticketing and marketing departments for helping us set up our bus and train initiatives in 2010.”
The latest government initiatves outlined in the Queen’s Speech neither help, nor further hinder, the bus and coach industry
Eurotunnel Group reported total revenue in the first quarter of 2012 reached €222.5m, an increase of 21% compared to 2011.
Revenues for the Fixed Link segment increased sharply in the first quarter of 2012, led by the Shuttle business and revenues from the railway network.
Go-Ahead is an advocate of hybrid technology and fuel efficiency
Go-Ahead Group featured in the world’s first Carbon Footprinting Gallery in London. The gallery celebrated companies which are pioneering and shaping the future of carbon footprinting.
Greener Journeys has commissioned a report into the role of the bus in mobilising workforce, facilitating retail spend and supporting regeneration.
Terri Vogt, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, First Group
Scottish PLC Awards recognised the operators at a ceremony in Glasgow last week
FirstGroup and Stagecoach were jointly awarded the coveted Sustainability Award at the Scottish PLC Awards in Glasgow, April 18.
Arriva has won the RoSPA Gold Award for five consecutive years
The RoSPA awards provide recognition and help ensure companies remain committed to health and safety regulations
Arriva North East has been recognised for its health and safety initiatives for the fifth consecutive year in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2012.
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has achieved a four-star rating for the efficiency of its buses, as part of a new scheme which encourages businesses to run emission-cutting and cleaner vehicle fleets.
The ECO Stars scheme, which is free and voluntary to join, aims to tackle pollution on roads by offering advice and support to help fleet vehicles reduce fuel and general operational costs, and run more efficiently.
