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Community winner, Stephanie Ryan with Stephen Kent, Bus Éireann CEO and Miriam Flynn, Chief Schools Officer
LIMERICK woman Stephanie Ryan took home the coveted Community Award at Bus Éireann's National annual GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards, demonstrating the values core to Bus Éireann's success.
The awards recognise excellent customer service, community impact, performance and forward-thinking.
Awards were issued in a number of different categories including Apprentice of the Year, Depot of the Year, Craftworker of the Year and several other categories including driver and community awards.
In April this year Limerick’s city bus service, operated by Bus Éireann, became Ireland’s first fully electric regional city bus service, as part of a €54 million investment by the National Transport Authority (NTA). As part of the investment, a total of 55 new double decker battery-electric buses, will service more than 2.1 million emission-free kilometres across Limerick city service annually.
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In congratulating the winners, Stephen Kent, Bus Éireann Chief Executive Officer, said:
“Your achievements represent the very best of Bus Éireann. You inspire us all with your commitment, ingenuity and passion for excellence. Your dedication is at the heart of what makes us a trusted and valued public transport provider.”
“As we look ahead, it’s clear that the future holds both opportunities and challenges. But what we’ve seen today reaffirms my belief that we have the talent, teamwork and resilience to achieve our ambitions. Together, we are building a Bus Éireann that is not only a leader in sustainable public transport but also an organisation where people are proud to work—a place where careers flourish and where everyone feels valued.”
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone across our organisation. Your hard work, collaboration, and dedication are what drive Bus Éireann forward.”
Bus Éireann employs in excess of 300 people in Limerick and continues to invest in growing the team across all of its operations.
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