Driver Spotlight: How Lee Went the Extra Mile
Our Transport Team wouldn’t be able to deliver over 30,000 journeys across Kent every year without
our amazing staff and volunteer drivers. They don’t just drive the buses, they make every journey
meaningful, treating each passenger with kindness, respect, and care that truly brightens their day.
One driver who made a lasting impact is Lee.
For two years, Lee went above and beyond for every passenger he supported, making sure they felt
safe, confident, and valued whenever they travelled on our accessible buses. His dedication was
recognised when he was voted Transport Champion this summer, a testament to how much he
meant to our clients and team alike.
Sadly, Lee left our Transport Team at the end of September, and we already miss his positivity,
warmth, and the compassion he showed to every passenger he met.
But before he left, he shared a few reflections on his time with Compaid and what being a driver meant to him:
Hello All!
Some of you may already know that I have been struggling with an ongoing health problem.
It means that I will have to leave Compaid at the end of September. This genuinely makes me sad.
But I am also very happy to have had the privilege to get to know so many wonderful people, both
clients and staff.
I have never worked anywhere quite like Compaid before and doubt that I will again.
From my first day I was made to feel welcome and one of the team, but the best part by far was meeting the fantastic clients who use Compaid’s service each week. I’ve had such memorable journeys with many of you where we have just chatted about anything and everything and each time, we have always managed to have a laugh! You, the clients, have all enriched my life no end and I think that you are all amazing.
It’s doubtful that I will be back at work by the time that I leave, and once I do leave, my family and I will be moving. But, whenever I am in the area, I will be sure to drop in and say hello.
A huge thank you to everyone at Compaid and I wish you all the best of luck for the future.
Lee
Thank you for everything, Lee!
You have made such a positive impact to everyone you
supported as a driver, and were a valuable member of our team.
Wishing you all the best!