Bus Driver from Johnstone Crowned Best in Scotland

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Maciej Herman, a bus driver who works for McGill’s Johnstone depot, on finishing third overall in the UK Bus Driver of the Year competition, while also being named best driver in Scotland; understands that Maciej, who is originally from Poland, moved to Scotland 18 years ago and joined the McGill’s group in 2015 as a trainee driver; notes that after his training period, he earnt his PCV licence and CPC qualification; acknowledges that Maciej, who is a well admired driver by both colleagues and the public, achieved success in McGill’s Group’s in-house regional heat earlier in 2025, which secured him a spot in the national competition held in Blackpool; commends him on his technical ability, which he displayed against other drivers from across the UK, competing in a challenging programme of events that included on-road course manoeuvres and a rigorous theory exam, and further commends Maciej on his deserved victory, as well as his continued commitment to serving the people of Johnstone.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 7 Con 5 Lab 2 Ind 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

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