Your chance to vote for a bus favourite

Sunderland bus passengers are being invited to nominate their favourite Stagecoach North East staff member as part of the company’s 2017 Champions Award for employees.

Now in its eighth year, the company’s group-wide Champions Awards recognises staff achievements in a number of categories including safety, environment, health, innovation, community and customer service.

And those passengers who nominate a winner have the chance to win a cash prize of up to £500.

Favourite employees could include a driver, customer service assistant, inspector or any other member of the Stagecoach team.

Customers who nominate a gold award-winning employee will receive £500, a silver award-winning employee will receive £250 and a bronze award-winning employee will receive £125.