A driver described as ‘an up-and-coming rising star’ at Reading Buses has been chosen for a Star of the Month award.
Manisha Gurung, 32, who has worked at Reading Buses for three years, was supervising the final night of Reading Festival shuttle buses, ensuring buses and drivers were in place to meet record breaking demand as festival goers returned home through the night and into the morning.
She also kept in regular contact with Reading Buses central control room, as well as co-ordinating the boarding of the buses and drivers.
Her nomination referred to the final night at the festival site as being ‘very challenging,’ but Manisha had made it look easy, being ‘very competent, polite and proficient.’
Manisha was also praised for being part of a team and showing ‘great people skills and positive engagement’ at the company’s recent recruitment day in Broad Street.
HR Director Caroline Anscombe said: “Manisha is a great team player who really went above expectations during Reading Festival during the early hours of the morning. She really is an up-and-coming rising star with lots of positive energy, always helpful and showing kindness towards everyone.”
Manisha has also recently been appointed as a relief supervisor as part of the service control team and is already said to be ‘doing a great job.’