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Arriva London's Peter Middleton recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Peter Middleton, an Area Controller for Arriva LondonPeter Middleton, who is an Area Controller and has worked for Arriva London for 29 years, received an MBE for his bravery during the summer disturbances in London. The MBE was awarded for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Peter was injured when the peaceful demonstration outside Tottenham Police station escalated. Despite this, he returned to Tottenham bus garage where he took charge and organised other controllers in moving buses away from the disturbances as they spread, whilst keeping the bus services running. He set an outstanding example and performed a crucial role in a very challenging situation, putting himself at risk to ensure the safety of others.

A Night Traffic Controller for London Buses, Kenneth Martin, was also awarded an MBE.

Transport for London’s Commissioner, Peter Hendy CBE said: “The honours are both a well deserved recognition of the actions and efforts of the individuals concerned, and also of their colleagues throughout the network. I am proud beyond measure of the staff of TfL and our contractors who maintained our services through the worst civil disturbances in living memory. They demonstrated courage and professionalism, and through determination and bravery, they managed to keep the city moving and our users safe. TfL – and London – carried on because of the heroic actions of individuals such as Kenneth and Peter and I congratulate them on their awards.”

Peter Middleton said, "It is a real honour to receive this award, I really feel that I am accepting this for all my colleagues who were working that evening.".

Arriva London would also like to congratulate Peter on his award, and for being such an exemplary colleague.

Published: Mon 18 Jun 2012Modified: Tue 19 Jun 2012

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