Dial-a-Community Bus (DACB) were feted as the Best Rural Community Transport Operator in Britain at a glittering award ceremony in Manchester on Tuesday 15th March.

General Manager Mrs Rachel Milne accepted the award on behalf of the organisation. She said; “It was an amazing night and I was very proud to accept the award on behalf of the Trustees, staff and volunteers of Dial-a-Community Bus”.

“To be the best in Scotland is an enormous honour, but to then be voted the best in Britain is incredible and a testament to the efforts of every person in the organisation. I’m so proud of everyone involved and so very grateful to them for their support over the years”.

The judges were impressed by the steps taken by DACB to sustain and grow their operation at a time when rural transport services are declining.

Rachel is enormously proud of Dial-a-Community Bus’s success over the last 11 years; “When the first 5 day a week shopping service and community group use buses started working in 2000, I don’t think anyone realised the potential, but it has grown exponentially over the years and I have no doubt that it will continue to do so.

The fact that the judges not only appreciated this growth but also acknowledged the efforts that we have made to develop and sustain the organisation over the last 12 to 18 months is really fantastic and makes the hard work worthwhile.”