The UK’s largest independent bus operator McGill’s Bus Group has named Transaid, which supports the transport needs of sub-Saharan African communities, as a charity partner.

The three-year partnership will see the bus group become one of 30 corporate partners for the charity from across the transport and logistics industry.

“McGill’s Bus Group’s commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to transform lives through safe, available and sustainable transport,” said Transaid chair Joan Aitken.

“This kind of support is essential to the success of our programmes and reflects Transaid’s ambition to engage more transport operators and their people in supporting our work.”

The partnership builds on the firm’s existing support for the charity as a sponsor of the Scottish Transaid Dinner 2026, which takes place next month.

McGill’s Bus Group chair Ralph Roberts added: “We’re really looking forward to getting involved with all Transaid’s events and fundraisers, especially the dinner, which is set to be a highlight of the industry calendar.

“It is very clear that the work carried out by Transaid and its local partners is making a tangible difference in sub-Saharan Africa, and we’re excited to help in any way we can.”

Transaid was founded by Save the Children, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and its Patron, HRH The Princess Royal.

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