Awards
Rotala and its Staff have won several major awards in the Transport Sector.
Diamond North West
Wellbeing Award Winner – Bolton News Awards 2023.
Awarded Member Status within the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. 2023.
Winner of 1 Francise in Tranche two of TfGMs Bee Network. 2023.
Preston Bus
Top Shire Operator of the Year, Finalist
UK Bus Awards 2023
Diamond North West
Top City Operator of the Year, Gold Winner – UK Bus Awards 2022
Bus Operator of the Year, Silver Winner – UK Bus Awards 2022
Finalists in 7 other categories – UK Bus awards 2022
Company of the Year Winner – Bolton News Awards 2022
Winner of 7 Franchises and one of two operators pioneering the implementation of Tranche one of TfGMs Bee Network. 2022.
Preston Bus
Best Community Travel Company North West England
SME Media UK Transport Awards 2022
Preston Bus
Best Community Travel Company North West England
SME Media UK Transport Awards 2021
Diamond Bus
Winner - Sandwell's Fastest Growing Company
Sandwell Business Growth, Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies Index. 2017
Preston Bus
Winner of 'Service Business of the Year 2014'
BIBA Awards, Lancashsire. 2014
Preston Bus
Technicians awarded 'Best in Business'
IRTE Skills Challenge. 2014
Diamond Bus
Shortlisted in two categories - Signature Bus - Partnership of the Year & Improvements to Bus Services (in partnership with Centro).
National Transport Awards. 2014
Preston Bus
Green Business of the Year 2013
Lancashire Green Awards. 2013
Preston Bus
Leadership Team of the Year 2013
BIBA Awards, Lancashire. 2013
Bob Dunn
Special recognition award for life time achievement.East Midlands region.
Institute of Directors, Directors Award 2013
Preston Bus
The North West Green Business of the Year 2012
North Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
Simon Dunn
Bus Manager of the Year 2009
Route One Operator Excellence Awards
Diamond Bus
Four Awards
Passenger Transport Management Awards
Wessex Connect & UWE
Highly Commended
UK Bus Awards