routeone Awards 2024 finalists announced

The routeone Awards, the most esteemed awards programme in the UK coach and bus industry, has announced its 2024 finalists, which include two Devon businesses.

Tally Ho Coaches, operating from Kingsbridge, is a finalist in the Coach Tourism Programme of the Year category and  Stewart Fletcher, Engineering Manager at Dartline Coaches, based in Clyst St Mary, is a finalist in the Engineer of the Year, small/medium operator (up to 150 vehicles) category.

Celebrating excellence across the industry since 2005, the 18th routeoneAwards continues to recognise those operators and individuals who have driven innovation and success.

81 finalists have been selected across 15 categories, from exceptional managers and engineers to innovative use of technology and outstanding customer service.

To be considered for a routeone Award, candidates were first nominated by industry peers. Nominees then submitted entries that demonstrated how they met the category criteria. The judging process involved a panel of respected industry experts who meticulously reviewed each entry to curate a shortlist that exemplifies the highest standards of excellence.

This year’s judges are: Joan Aitken OBE, former Traffic Commissioner for Scotland; David Cattermole, former Managing Director of Galloway Travel; Richard Delahoy, Transport Consultant; Nigel Eggleton, former Managing Director with First Bus South Yorkshire and Midlands; Mark Fowles OBE, former Managing Director of Nottingham City Transport; Graham Russell, former senior executive with FirstGroup; and Norman Thomas, former Engineering Product Manager for Volvo Bus.

Helen Conway, Event Director, comments: “The routeone Awards stand as a beacon of recognition in the coach and bus industry. Each year, the calibre of entries surpasses expectations, reflecting the dynamic nature of the industry. The finalists announced today represent the very best, and it is an honour to recognise their achievements.”

The winners will be unveiled at a black-tie presentation evening on 13 November 2024, at the Vox, Resorts World, in Birmingham. The evening will bring together over 800 industry professionals to network and celebrate with the industry’s high achievers.  Tickets for the black-tie event are available at https://routeoneawards.com/the-event/