A BUS driver who helped students and their families get to the graduation ceremonies has been praised for his role.
Sarwah Shah, 43 and from Reading, was awarded Reading Buses’ Star of the Month accolade after a family told the Great Knollys Street firm that he was ‘an excellent ambassador’ for the company.
During the University of Reading’s graduation week, he helped drive shuttle buses from Whiteknights campus to the London Road campus. And his skills behind the wheel were noticed.
He has been described as having a ‘very positive can-do attitude’ and always going out of his way to be helpful.
A Reading Buses colleague who was supervising the university graduation transport praised Mr Shah as he ensured some latecomers got to the ceremony and enjoy one of life’s special occasions.
He is not the only person the company has honoured as being a star.
Woodley-based Luke Ballard was nominated for his training skills by one of his charges.
The 45-year-old, who has worked at Reading Buses for 22 years, was thanked by his nominee.
“Even when the going gets tough, Luke continues to have a best attitude,” they said in their citation.
“It’s amazing how he always helps new employees to learn and develop in the academy.”
And a nomination for the Reading Buses Going the Extra Mile award was made to 77-year-old Dave Hughes, a bus driver for 25 years.
He was nominated by a duty manager for his assistance on a Saturday afternoon at a football match between Reading and West Ham.
The game was very busy, and Whitley-based Mr Hughes, stepped up and volunteered to assist the supervisor loading the buses and helping customers.
Caroline Anscombe, the bus firm’s HR director, said: “Sarwah has demonstrated flexibility, helpfulness and a great work ethic, Luke has shown a real commitment to excellence in training new and existing drivers, and Dave showed a helpful can-do attitude.
“All three are excellent ambassadors for Reading Buses and it’s wonderful that we can recognise all of them for their consistently high performance.”
