Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has joined the Road Operators Safety Council (ROSCO), which has seen the municipal operator’s over 800 drivers enrolled into the organisation’s safe driving scheme.
ROSCO is dedicated to recognising and rewarding professional driving within the public transport sector. It celebrates 70 years in 2025. NCT’s decision to join means that the Council now supports around 30,000 drivers nationwide.
Says NCT Managing Director David Astill: “At NCT, we fully understand the vital link between safe driving and high-quality service delivery. Joining ROSCO is a natural progression for us, one that highlights the professionalism of our drivers.
“Making membership a standard across our operations is a clear and confident step that underlines our commitment to both safety and service excellence.”
The ROSCO awards system recognises consistent, blame-free driving with certificates, badges and long service medals to celebrate the professionalism and pride of those behind the wheel.
ROSCO notes how the addition of NCT as a member builds on recent momentum, including the addition of Lothian and McGill’s Buses during 2024, as the organisation continues to grow its influence and to reinforce a safety-first culture in the UK’s public transport sector.
It adds how such building momentum ties with government guidance that calls for higher standards of passenger safety and driver welfare. ROSCO says that its data-backed approach connects driver performance with behavioural change strategies and complements operator-led safety programmes.
Comment ROSCO Chairperson John Burch: “We are delighted to welcome Nottingham City Transport to the scheme. Its commitment to driver professionalism and safety aligns perfectly with ROSCO’s mission.
“With over 800 drivers now taking part, this is a significant boost to our community of safe driving champions, and a major step in our 70th anniversary year.”
Mr Burch recently took up the Chairperson role at ROSCO. He is supported by Deputy Chair James Carney, who is spearheading efforts to integrate telematics and behaviour-based driver development into the organisation’s safety framework.
