Bus Talk - Issue 19 - December 2012

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No.19 • December 2012

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

2012 has been another successful year...

2013: The year to continue our winning ways

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E started the year off on a great note with the acquisition of Northumberland Park garage in Tottenham. The garage became part of the Go-Ahead family very quickly and is now performing really well. In addition to it giving us a presence in a new area of London, the garage is producing some good QSI results. We coped really well during the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics.There was an increase in traffic during this time, Roy Lambe from Stockwell was and we also had some contracts named Top London Bus Driver. to fulfil. These included the We have tendered for new work transportation of media, athletes and have lost some of our routes. and officials, along with delivering The net effect, however, is that the casts to and from the two we have gained more than we opening and closing ceremonies, have lost and that is our plan for which included the rehearsals. All 2013. We will be bidding for more in all, a really busy summer! Interestingly, the Olympics were the catalyst for the first strike we have had in 20 years – unfortunate, but the issue was resolved in the end and that’s the important thing. Overall, we have performed well during the year and this was reflected in the UK Bus Awards, held on November 20. I was delighted that Merton won London Bus Garage of the Year and that

contracts and whether these involve your garage or not, losing or gaining work affects us all in one way or another. Winning work gives us all job security and helps us remain competitive and this is the path that we want to take during 2013. This has been another successful year and I would like to thank you for your contribution and the vital role you have played in making that happen. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a happy Christmas and a peaceful, healthy new year.

VIC MAKES IT ONTO CIVIC AWARDS SHORTLIST p2

MERTON’S SUCCESS RECOGNISED BY COUNCIL LEADER: p3

John Trayner Managing Director

We will be bidding for more contracts... losing or gaining work affects us all in one way or another

PECKHAM TAKES TOP PRIZE: p6

INSIDE: GLITTERING SALUTE TO THE LONG SERVERS p4/5


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