g evening! From left: Chris Ryan, Leon Daniels managing director of Surface Transport, who presented the awards, Dennis Holligan and Kevin Salter. Three brave drivers from Go-Ahead London also received commendations in the category of ‘actions above and beyond the call of duty’. Dennis Holligan, from Merton; Steve Ryan, from Bexleyheath; and Kevin Salter from Camberwell all received commendations for their actions during the London riots last August. All three drivers were operating vehicles that were set upon by rioters.
Despite this, the drivers continued with their duties and kept their services running so that they could transport their customers safely away from the violence. Bexleyheath driver Craig Honeyman was also nominated in the ‘outstanding newcomer’ category. All winners received a prize on the night of £500.
ns to all the above from Go-Ahead London.
Info screens to go digital INFORMATION screens at all garages are going to receive a significant upgrade by being turned into digital signage. In the past, information screens were only able to display basic information but, thanks to new software, their performance will be vastly improved. The software uses eye-catching, broadcast quality and television-like multimedia messaging without the tremendous bottleneck of continual video production. By the middle of May every garage should have a plasma screen in the output area using the software. While information displayed on the screens will be managed centrally, garage managers will also be given access so they can add their own information locally. “The upgraded screens are part of our continued efforts to improve communication,” said communications manager Sheldon Malcolm. “I am really looking forward to seeing them in use and think the improvement they make will enhance communications with all employees.”
Tender news from across London IN OUR regular column for Bus Talk, we highlight recent announcements made by Transport for London. All operators have retained their routes for a further five years. Quality Line • Route 470 (Colliers Wood Station to Epsom). New single deck buses (7 PVR) will run on the service when the new contract begins on 17 November. London United • Route 27 (Chalk Farm to Turnham Green). New double deck buses (27 PVR) will run on this service when the new contract begins on 10 November. • Route 267 (Hammersmith-Fulwell). Existing double deck vehicles (16 PVR) will run on the service when the new contract begins on 10 November. • Route 419 (Hammersmith-Richmond). When the new contract begins on 10 November, the service will run with existing single deck vehicles (6 PVR). BusTalk l April 2012
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