Trent Buses returned from the Bus Industry Annual Awards in London with the Belmont International Bus Operator of the Year Award along with two marketing prizes. In his acceptance speech, managing director Brian King stressed the positive role played by local authorities in the East Midlands keen to see an attractive public transport service. Earlier this year Derbyshire County Council joined a Quality Partnership agreement with Trent Buses and other local authorities covering the A610 corridor from Ripley to Nottingham via Heanor and the B600 from Eastwood to Alfreton. Improvements already in place include a 180,000 investment on 40 new shelters, improved bus stop signs and work on Alfreton station. I am particularly pleased that Trent recognised the input of local authorities through initiatives such as Quality Partnerships.
Public transport can play a major part in helping to reduce congestion and pollution on the roads.
We are keen to promote quality bus services when they offer an attractive, viable alternative to the car, especially when we can work closely with the bus companies.