Stagecoach has recognised employees that have demonstrated loyalty and dedication to the company in our long service awards.

This year 246, employees were acknowledged after accumulating an impressive 5.826 years of service between them.

Of those honoured, Ronald Horsman, a driver from our Sunderland depot, had the record with 45 years service.

Five employees had notched up 40 years, sixteen members of staff had served thirty-five years, forty-four employees had been in service for 30 years and eighteen people had a twenty-five year service record.

John Conroy, Managing Director, Stagecoach Northeast is also celebrating thirty years' service and said: "The long service awards provides us with an opportunity to celebrate our loyal and committed members of staff.  There was an impressive number of people with service records spanning thirty years or more and we are proud that they have helped us to shape and develop the company during this time."

"That so many people choose to work for us for such long periods-in some cases their entire working life-is testament to the strong and supportive working environment that Stagecoach offers.  I would like to extend my thanks to all our employees and especially those who have achieved such impressive service records in 2008".