A Glasgow night bus service has been named the Best Bus Service in the UK.

The Glasgow Nightbus service by McGill’s Buses was crowned the best at the UK National Transport Awards 2024.

The bus network, launched in August last year, runs five key routes across Glasgow on Fridays and Saturdays between 12.15am and 3.45am.

The routes cover major areas including Shawlands, Paisley, Clydebank, and Drumchapel.

 

(Left to right) Sandy Easdale, Donald MacLeod MBE & James Easdale with staff from The Garage nightclub (Image: Media House International) Ralph Roberts, chairman of McGill’s Group, said: "We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition for our Nightbus service.

"Buses are vital to Glasgow's success, and we have worked hard to create a transport solution that supports the city’s night-time economy and ensures residents and visitors can get home safely.

"This award is a testament to our dedicated team who got our nightbus service up and running from a standing start last August and have worked exceptionally hard for it now to be crowned the best service in the UK."

The Nightbus service was introduced following the withdrawal of several existing services by First Bus.

The bus network, launched in August last year, runs five key routes across Glasgow on Fridays and Saturdays between 12.15am and 3.45am (Image: Media House International) It is operated by a fleet of fully electric, zero-emission buses.

James Easdale, co-owner of McGill’s Group, said: "Our goal was not just to replace First Bus’ night-time services, but to raise the bar in terms of service quality, sustainability, and convenience for passengers.

"We are thrilled to see the hard work of our team being recognised with this award."