The Road Operators’ Safety Council (ROSCO) is delighted to welcome Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus to its growing network of operator members, further strengthening the reach of the national safe driving scheme.

Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus is one of the UK’s leading bus operators, providing vital local transport services in the North West. By joining ROSCO, Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus will enrol 769 drivers into the scheme, recognising and rewarding professional, collision-free driving across its operations.

Established in 1955, ROSCO promotes a positive safety culture by recognising drivers who avoid blameworthy collisions and traffic prosecutions. The scheme currently supports around 30,000 drivers nationwide and plays a key role in reinforcing professional pride, accountability and continuous improvement.

The addition of Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus reflects a shared commitment to safety, driver recognition and raising standards across the public transport sector.

Matt Rawlinson, Managing Director, Diamond Bus North West & Preston Bus, said:

“We’re proud that Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus are members of ROSCO, with 450 of our drivers recognised through the scheme. Safety and professional driving standards sit at the heart of what we do, and ROSCO plays an important role in reinforcing a positive safety culture across our business. The scheme recognises the skill, judgement and responsibility our drivers show every day, helping to keep passengers, colleagues and other road users safe. Being part of ROSCO is not just about awards, it’s about valuing our people and continually raising standards in safe driving.”

John Burch, Chair of ROSCO, said:

“We are pleased to welcome Diamond Bus North West and Preston Bus to the ROSCO scheme. Their commitment to recognising safe, professional driving aligns strongly with our mission and further strengthens our growing community of operators working together to improve road safety.”