THE Greenock bus company owed by the billionaire Easdale brothers has been shortlisted for four prestigious awards.

McGill’s is nominated in several categories at the National Transport Awards 2023.

They are up for UK Bus Operator of the Year and Exemplary Contribution to Net Zero, as well as two nominations in the Best Bus Service category.

The first relates to the new electric bus SWITCH service, which encourages people to leave their cars at home and make use of low-carbon public transport.

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More than £55m has been invested in McGill’s electric fleet since 2021.

The company’s FlixBus partnership and Glasgow-Dundee-Stirling-Perth route is also nominated in the Best Bus Service category.

Chief executive Ralph Roberts said: “Being shortlisted for not one, but four UK National Transport Awards is a remarkable achievement for McGill's Buses.

Greenock Telegraph:

“This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our team as well as the huge investment we have made in our new electric fleet as well as our innovative partnership with FlixBus on longer-distance routes.

"We are committed to providing a service that goes above and beyond, connecting communities and delivering a sustainable transport solution for all and we are pleased that these nominations highlight that effort.”

McGill’s co-owner and chairman James Easdale said the operator remains committed to service exellence and environmental sustainability.

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Director Sandy Easdale added: “Through the acquisitions of Xplore Dundee from National Express and the Scotland East business from First Group, we have been building a formidable operator capable of challenging long-established companies.

“We plan to continue this path and it will be passengers who will benefit in the long-term.”

The award winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on October 5.