In 2023, the IRU Grand Prix d’Honneur was awarded to all professional bus, coach, taxi and truck drivers for their bravery, courage and dedication in serving through the pandemic, conflicts and natural disasters, despite risks to their own lives.
The award was symbolically accepted by three professional drivers from Switzerland at IRU’s 75th anniversary event.
IRU Grand Prix d'Honneur
Amongst IRU’s many Awards for the passenger and transport sector, the Grand Prix d’Honneur is our most prestigious, recognising outstanding bravery and courage.
If you would like to learn more about this award, please contact your nearest IRU office or member association.
IRU Grand Prix d’Honneur 2023
In 2023, the IRU Grand Prix d’Honneur was awarded to all professional bus, coach, taxi and truck drivers for their bravery, courage and dedication in serving through the pandemic, conflicts and natural disasters, despite risks to their own lives.
The award was symbolically accepted by three professional drivers from Switzerland at IRU’s 75th anniversary event.
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IRU Grand Prix d’Honneur 2018
The IRU Grand Prix d’Honneur is awarded posthumously to Karen Verbrugge, a 55-year-old bus driver and hero from the Belgium company De Lijn.
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IRU Grand Prix d’Honneur 2015
Read about Mr Igor Tehsa, 2015 recipient of the IRU Grand Prix d’Honneur, who received international recognition for his act of courage and bravery in saving five lives during a terrorist attack.
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IRU Grand Prix d'Honneur 2023
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