Richard Stevens, MBE

The Managing Director of Plymouth Citybus, Richard Stevens, has received an MBE in the New Year Honours List for services to transport and to the community.

As well as leading Go South West, which includes Plymouth Citybus, Go Cornwall Bus and Go Devon Bus, Richard is also Chair of the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Plymouth Area Business Council, Chair of the Plymouth Growth Board, and Chair of Destination Plymouth.

In addition, he is a board member for the Southwest LEP, Chair of Governors for City College Plymouth and All Saints Secondary School, and is also one of the King’s Deputy Lieutenants.

On receiving the honour, Richard said: “I am blessed to work with wonderful people across the bus industry and the Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon business community. It is a privilege to know you all, thank you hugely for your support and friendship.

“I believe businesses should be at the heart of our communities as great partners.

My huge thanks to the Go Ahead Group for enabling me through their commitment to empowered local management to achieve this award. I am both proud and humbled.”