29/11/2025
Big news from TPT. Our Vision Awareness Training for Bus Drivers, developed with Sight Loss Councils and in collaboration with Bus Users UK, Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency, Confederation of Passenger Transport, and Brighton & Hove Buses, has been recognised as Highly Commended at the UK BUS AWARDS 2025, under the Partnerships for Excellence category.
Among those representing us on the night was Lauren Eade, SLC Coordinator for South East England, who played a key role in developing the training. Reflecting on the moment, Lauren said: “It was great to attend the UK Bus Awards and for our work on the bus driver training to receive a Highly Commended award. It’s fantastic to see our efforts making public transport more accessible for passengers who are blind or partially sighted”.
We were shortlisted alongside many outstanding organisations doing vital work. And while we didn’t take home the top prize, being Highly Commended honours both the quality and the impact of what we’ve created, and we’re genuinely proud of that.
When we began developing this training, our goal was simple: to equip bus drivers with the knowledge and confidence to make bus travel safer and more inclusive for blind and partially sighted passengers across the UK. Just months later, thousands of drivers have already embraced the materials, and stakeholders across the sector have welcomed the resource.
A massive thank you to everyone who helped shape this resource, including SLC members now delivering sessions nationwide, and to the judges for recognising the value and impact of this work.
Once again, a huge congratulations to the teams at TPT and the SLCs! We’re proud to be recognised for our work and committed as ever to making everyday travel easier, more accessible, and truly inclusive for visually impaired passengers.
Image description: Alison, Sussex SLC member, her guide dog, Jen Sweeny, Corporate Engagement Manager for TPT, and Lauren Eade, SLC coordinator for South East England Sight Loss Councils being photographed by a photographer against the UKBA backdrop , holding their Highly Commended certificate.
