Mary Davila, of Bayonne, New Jersey, has etched her name into transportation history as the first woman to achieve the National Safety Council’s 2 Million Mile Motor Coach Operator Award, marking 24 years of accident-free driving with Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Davila, who began her career with the Springfield, Massachusetts-based Peter Pan in 1996 in the company’s New York City division, was inducted into the National Safety Council’s Safe Driving Hall of Fame following the milestone. Her record of 2 million miles without a single preventable accident makes her the first female motorcoach operator in the nation to reach this level of recognition.
“Mary embodies the highest standards of professionalism and safety,” says Chris Crean, vice president of safety and security at Peter Pan Bus Lines. “She has set a new benchmark for motorcoach operators across the country, proving that dedication and skill can lead to extraordinary achievements.”
Known not only for her driving skills but also for her warmth, Davila is admired by passengers and coworkers alike for her kindness, compassion and signature laugh.
The National Safety Council’s Million Mile Award is among the most respected honors in the commercial transportation industry. Peter Pan Bus Lines currently has 170 drivers who have received the award, including more than 40 who have reached 2 million miles or more, the equivalent of 80 trips around the globe. The company also boasts nine 3 Million Mile drivers and the only two 4 Million Mile drivers in the country: Ed Hope and Andy Anderson.
Founded in 1933, Peter Pan is a family-run company now in its fourth generation under the Picknelly family. It serves over 100 communities across the Northeast, offering daily express service to cities including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
