National Express Transport Solutions (NETS) has completed the entry of all nine of its O-Licences to the DVSA Earned Recognition (ER) scheme after Clarkes of London, The Kings Ferry and Woods Coaches of Leicestershire each gained accreditation.
They join six other constituents of NETS as part of ER, with Coliseum Coaches, Lucketts Travel Group, Mortons Travel, Solent Coaches, Stewarts Coaches and Worthing Coaches all having previously been accredited with Founder Member status. Collectively, NETS operates 300 coaches from 10 depots and with 450 drivers. Numerous other coach and bus operators are also part of ER.
Says National Express Transport Solutions Managing Director Tony Lawman: “Lucketts Travel was involved in the pilot scheme and has already earned recognition. We felt it was important for all of our businesses to meet the same high standard, so I am delighted with the results of our efforts.
“Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this is testament to the hard work and commitment of all our teams.”
Adds Group Compliance Manager Lawrence O’Neill: “The operations teams can feel proud in achieving this status, maintaining high standards for both drivers and customers. The hard work that has been put in is recognised by both DVSA and the company’s senior management teams, setting high standards.”
