Greenock-based McGill’s Group, the UK’s largest independent bus company, has been shortlisted in five categories in the UK Bus Awards.

The company is in the running for Top Shire Operator of the Year as well as Top Express Service for its Clyde Flyer route from Largs to Glasgow via Inverclyde.

ICC member, McGill’s is also nominated for an Environmental Innovation award for its Journey to Net Zero initiative.

So far, the group has brought more than 110 zero-emission buses to Scotland’s roads and has the largest share of electric buses in its fleet compared to any other Scottish bus company, with a total investment of £55m across the fleet and associated infrastructure.

There are also two nominations for McGill’s Group employees. Colin Smith, a fleet engineer based at McGill’s Scotland East operations, is nominated for Engineer of the Year. Christopher Beattie, Engineering Manager at the Johnstone depot, is nominated for Young Manager of the Year.

Alex Hornby, group managing director at McGill’s Bus Group, said: “Bus companies from across the UK vie for nominations and we’re really pleased that McGill’s Group has been recognised so prominently for the 2023 awards.

“To receive five nominations is terrific and it demonstrates not only the quality of service that we strive to deliver for our customers but also the huge investment this company has made in class-leading zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure, making us one the largest and most well-established operators of electric buses in the country.

“We’re also delighted for our team as it acknowledges the outstanding job they do, even when compared to others within the UK bus industry.”

Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London in November.

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