Warrington’s Own Buses is celebrating a remarkable run of national recognition after securing three prestigious industry awards across two leading ceremonies this month.
The operator was honoured with the Sustainability Award at the routeone Excellence Awards, highlighting its ambitious and ongoing commitment to cleaner, greener public transport through major investment in low-emission technologies and forward-thinking environmental initiatives.
The company’s success continued as Engineering Director Karl Hutchison was named Engineer of the Year, recognising his exemplary leadership, engineering innovation, and dedication to delivering a reliable, high-quality fleet for the people of Warrington.
Adding to this achievement, Warrington’s Own Buses earned a Bronze Award for Top SME Bus Operator at the UK Bus Awards, one of the most respected accolades in the sector. This award reflects the organisation’s strong performance, customer focus, and ability to deliver outstanding service whilst navigating a rapidly evolving transport landscape.
Ben Hanlin, Host of the routeone Excellence Awards / Ian Downie, Head of Yutong UK at Pelican Bus & Coach / Karl Hutchison, Engineering Director at Warringtons Own Buses / Tim Deakin, Editor at routeone
Together, these national honours underscore Warrington’s Own Buses’ position as a leading, progressive operator committed to sustainability, engineering excellence, and exceptional service delivery. The company continues to set high standards within the industry as it moves forward with its vision a modern, environmentally responsible transport network that serves the needs of the local community.
Warrington Borough Council Leader, Cllr Hans Mundry, said: “Congratulations to Warrington’s Own Buses on their latest success. This fantastic run of national awards is a testament to the work that is being done to deliver a cleaner, greener bus service for our town which puts customers first.
“It’s also great to see one of our engineers, Karl Hutchison, being honoured with a top award for his dedication to ensuring our all-new electric fleet runs smoothly.
“These accolades celebrate the efforts of everyone at Warrington’s Own Buses and I’m pleased their work to deliver a first-class service continues to receive national recognition.”
