Award for bus firm bike plan

BUS bosses have picked up a top award after encouraging their drivers to get to work on two wheels rather than four.

Lothian Buses won a bronze award from the Healthy Working Lives campaign after encouraging staff to leave their cars at home and improving cycling facilities at its depot.

Other initiatives included a Stop Smoking Week and annual health check-ups for all staff including blood pressure and cholesterol checks.

Lothian Buses' managing director, Ian Craig, said: "This award demonstrates our commitment to looking after the health and wellbeing of our employees."