Cyprus Public Transport celebrated its commitment to safety and excellence by presenting the Company’s 2024 Outstanding Staff Awards at a prestigious ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel on Monday 3 February 2025.
The platinum award in the category of Safe Drivers Awards was the highest, pointing out that the awarded drivers have been driving for 8 hours a day for 4 consecutive
years without a single accident.
These awards highlight CPT’s dedication to creating a safe and efficient public transport system in Nicosia and Larnaca, recognise the Company’s efforts in maintaining a safe working environment, fostering a strong safety culture, and continuously improving its services.
The ceremony was also attended by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Mr Alexis Vafeades who in his speech mentioned that “Today we recognise and honour their dedication, patience and professional consciousness. At a time when challenges are many, the company’s staff remain steadfast and dedicated to their task, offering their services with courtesy and professionalism. However we should not overlook the difficulties faced by industry’s professionals. The lack of young people in the profession is a serious problem, and attracting new professionals is essential for the continued smooth operation of public transport”.
Awards were presented to the drivers by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Mr Alexis Vafeades, the Chairman of Cyprus Public Transport Mr Felipe Cosmen and the Chief Executive Officer Mr Julio Tironi.In addition to the awards for Safe Drivers, Advanced Drivers and Master Technicians, awards that are intertwined with the values of Cyprus Public Transport, such as “Excellence in Customer Service”, “Making a Difference”, “Team Player” etc were presented by CPT’s collaborating companies Cyta business, EKO Cyprus, Hellenic Bank, Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd and PWC.
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