Stagecoach workers in running for ‘unsung heroes’ accolade

A Blairgowrie bus company worker has been shortlisted for an unsung hero award.

John Millar, allocation manager for the town’s Stagecoach depot, has been nominated for the title in the UK Bus Awards.

Bosses say he regularly goes above and beyond what is expected of him in his role.

Mr Millar is in the final alongside fellow Stagecoach worker Thomas McGovern, from Fife.

The pair are among a number of Tayside Stagecoach employees on the awards shortlist.

The firm’s East Scotland branch, which covers Perthshire, Dundee, Fife and Angus, has been nominated for an award for best region and the City Connect service is in the running for sustained marketing excellence.

The St Andrews depot has been nominated in a further three categories.

Paul Thomas, managing director of Stagecoach East Scotland, said: “To have seven shortlisted entries at the UK Bus Awards is an exceptional achievement and I’m very proud of the team in East Scotland for their consistent service delivery and customer focus which has taken us to this position.

“Our staff are the core of the business and I’m thrilled that Thomas and John have reached the finals of the unsung heroes award. Both go above and beyond to help our customers and fellow colleagues to truly represent unsung heroes.”

The UK Bus Awards recognise customer service, marketing, innovation and employee success.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on November 20.