David Astill Honored for Bus Industry Leadership
Update: 2025-12-31
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David Astill, managing director of Nottingham City Transport, has been honored with the Member of the British Empire award for his exceptional services to public transport. A lifelong bus enthusiast, Astill joined Nottingham City Transport in 1987 and has since led the company through numerous challenges, including COVID recovery and inflation. Under his leadership, Nottingham has seen a significant increase in bus usage and customer satisfaction, with the company winning UK Bus Operator of the Year for a record sixth time. Astill has also championed partnerships with local authorities and other operators, leading to investments in bus lanes, stops, ticketing, and real-time info. He has fully electrified the citys single-deck fleet with 62 zero-emission buses in just 18 months. Astill credits his teams and family for his success and is humbled by the honor. Checkout Solipillow.com
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