The Road Operators’ Safety Council (ROSCO) was proud to celebrate its 70th Anniversary at this year’s prestigious Bus Driver of the Year (BDoY) event in Blackpool.

Founded in 1955, ROSCO has been at the forefront of promoting safe, professional driving standards across the UK bus and coach industry.

This year’s event brought together 100 of the UK’s top drivers to compete in a series of rigorous theory and driving challenges. Many of the finalists represented ROSCO member companies, underlining the organisation’s ongoing contribution to professional driver development.

ROSCO was delighted to present its own award to Nick Perry of Go North East, who not only received the ROSCO trophy but also placed an impressive second overall with 1516 points.

John Burch, Chairperson for ROSCO, reflected:
“For seven decades, ROSCO has supported bus and coach operators in rewarding safe, professional driving. Today, with the public transportation landscape evolving, ROSCO remains as relevant as ever. Helping drivers stay at the heart of a safer, more professional industry. We’re delighted to mark this anniversary alongside the very drivers who exemplify everything ROSCO stands for.”

As part of the celebrations, ROSCO hosted a display stand at the event, welcomed competitors with commemorative travel cups, and ROCSO Badges, with special edition 70^th Anniversary Badges being awarded early next year for 2025 certificates.

The anniversary milestone highlights ROSCO’s enduring mission: recognising and rewarding safe driving, while adapting to new challenges facing the industry.

Pictured: John Burch and winner of the ROSCO BDOY Award Nicky Perry