Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards

Nominations are open!

Do you know a bus driver who makes your day better?  
 
Maybe they go above and beyond with exceptional customer service, help you feel safe and seen, or simply make your day by greeting you with a smile.

Nominate now!

If a bus driver has made a difference to your journey, we want to hear about it!

  1. Your nomination could help them become the 2025 Queensland Bus Driver of the Year.
  2. It only takes a few minutes to nominate, and it means so much to the drivers.  
  3. You'll also go into the draw to win one of ten $150 gift cards!* 

To nominate, you must: 

  • have travelled on public transport in Queensland
  • not be directly related to the driver
  • tell us where and when you travelled (so we can figure out who the driver is, if we need to)
  • not be employed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, or a participating bus delivery partner. 

You have until 11:59pm Sunday 2 November 2025 to nominate.  

 

Award categories

We're recognising drivers across three categories.

South East Queensland 

Bus Driver of the Year 

This category highlights the bus drivers who serve the bustling urban communities of South East Queensland.

Regional

Bus Driver of the Year

This category honours the bus drivers who keep people connected in remote and rural regions of Queensland.

School

Bus Driver of the Year

This category celebrates the dedicated bus drivers who ensure our children travel safely to and from school.

Nominate a driver

1
13 October - 2 November 2025

Vote for a driver

2
March 2026

Winners announced

3
April 2026

Nominate a bus driver today!

You have until 11:59pm Sunday 2 November 2025 to nominate. 
Gift card winners will be drawn on Wednesday 5 November 2025. *Terms and conditions apply.