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DBI Black History Celebration Bus Launch We are thrilled to share the success of the DBI Black History Celebration Bus launch, held on 2nd October. The event was a fantastic display of community spirit and collaboration, bringing together friends, partners and supporters to witness the unveiling of this special bus ahead of Black History Month. Ptown radio and BBC Radio Devon were on hand to capture the excitement, alongside the Plymouth Citybus team, who were instrumental in making this vision a reality. The bus stands as a testament to the dedication of everyone involved, particularly our close friends from DBI and valued members of our community who were present to see the bus for the very first time. Launched in perfect time for Black History Month, the bus will serve as a moving tribute to Plymouth's diverse communities. With this year’s theme, "Reclaiming Narratives", the bus celebrates the effort to redress historical inaccuracies and reclaim the often untold stories, histories and complexities of Black heritage. This bus is not only a visual reminder of the rich diversity within Plymouth, but it is also a symbol of the ongoing commitment to amplifying voices that have been historically marginalised. We look forward to seeing the DBI Black History Celebration Bus on the streets of Plymouth, carrying its important message of unity, diversity and historical recognition throughout Black History Month and beyond.

Good news! Our Assistant Engineering Manager, Stewart Fletcher, has been nominated for the Engineer of the Year award (small/medium operator) from Route One Awards!   This is a huge achievement for Stewart and testament to the hard work that Stewart has put in.   The winner for the award will be announced at a presentation evening in Birmingham on the 13th November 2024.   Congratulations to Stewart and good luck!

The Go South West STAR Awards 2024 We are thrilled to announce the recipients of Go South West STAR Awards, an accolade created to show Special Thanks And Recognition to those employees who demonstrate an outstanding contribution to our organisation, nominated by fellow team members and passengers. Accountable Award Robert Hall, Lauren Neagle, John Young, Darren Heale, Alan Griffin, Deryck Abbott, Claire Telford, Nick Rowe, Mark Coaker Collaborative Award Jeff Billington, Robin Jones, Malcolm Richards, Robert Crutchfield, Charlie Williams, Barry Jones, Terri Catterall, Sophie Lethbridge, Jade Scoble, Felicity Stallard, John Young, Damian Robey Open minded Award Steve Hart, Paul Thomas, Robert Donovan, Peter Irwin, Peter James, Phil McAvoy, Alistair Newman, Graham Chafer, Roy Mooney, Bridgett Tippett, Daniel Glass, Terri Catterall Agile Award Terri Catterall, Emma Courtier, Graham Escott, John Richards, Kimberly Rushforth, Craig Shipley, Mandy Jarvis, Dan O’Donovan, Mostafa Hashemi, John Hawkins, Angela Davies, Will Higginbotham Transparent Award Jeff Billington, Tania Collings, Andy Worth, Alan Adler, Kenneth Down, Craig Shipley, Dan Wye, Anne-Marie Bradshaw, Matt Davies Each of these individuals were nominated for their dedication, excellence and commitment to Go South West. The awards event was held on Friday 5th July at St Mellion Estate, in Cornwall. The evening was a triumph, filled with music, laughter, and a sense of pride for our colleagues' achievements. The event was hosted by David Fitzgerald, an avid supporter of Go South West, whose engaging presence and enthusiasm added a special touch to the celebration. As well as recognising our winners, we thank all of those who took the time to nominate and recognise their colleagues' efforts. The winners were carefully selected by a team of volunteer judges from across the business, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. So, please join us in congratulating our Stars - their dedication and achievements sum up the attitude and hard work found throughout our teams and contributing to our collective success. We look forward to seeing the nominations submitted for next year's awards.

We have some very exciting news to share! After a successful bid from The Go-Ahead Group, the DfT, Plymouth City Council and Cornwall Council, we are pleased to announced that we will be receiving 50 electric double deck buses in 2025. This is a massive milestone for public transport in our area and a huge first step to running a zero emissions bus fleet. Watch this space for more updates coming soon! https://lnkd.in/empNDPbw

We’re so proud to celebrate the incredible women in our bus companies who are driving change this International Women’s Day! Watch this video from our parent company, the Go-Ahead Group, featuring talented female colleagues as we set our sights on recruiting 1,500 women bus drivers and achieving 50% gender equality by 2035. Go-Ahead is investing £8 million to create inclusive environments and £7.5 million on training opportunities across our bus companies. Together we're paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future. #InternationalWomensDay #GoAheadWomen #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/ephYkHJ3

Dartline, part of the Go-Ahead are looking to recruit an Engineering Manager for its operation in Exeter. Dartline became a member of the Go-Ahead group at the end of 2022 and are now looking for an experienced Engineer who can manage and develop the department to the high standards expected. The successful candidate must be capable of holding a transport managers CPC, tech savvy to ensure roll out and use of the electronic engineering management maintenance systems in order to achieve Earned Recognition Status. Be a leader in the safety for the colleagues that you will be working with on a daily basis. How we work with our colleagues is important in our company culture, you need to be able to demonstrate your ability to deliver a positive attitude to your immediate and company-wide team members. If you think you are able to meet the daily challenge of delivering 80 buses and coaches clean, safe and ready for service, we would be glad to hear from you. Salary: £50-55k DOE. Please send your letter of application and C.V to Mark Horide, Engineering Director at Mark.Horide@gosouthwest.co.uk or post to 1 Milehouse Road, Plymouth, PL3 4AA. www.dartline-coaches.co.uk