Peter Pan’s Mary Davila Becomes First Female 2 Million Mile Motor Coach Operator

SPRINGFIELD — Peter Pan Bus Lines announced that Mary Davila has made transportation history as the first woman awarded 2 Million Mile Motor Coach Operator status and inducted into the Safe Driving Hall of Fame by the National Safety Council. This prestigious achievement recognizes Davila’s impeccable driving record — 2 million miles without a single preventable accident.

Davila began her career in 1996 in Peter Pan’s New York City Division, and has spent 28 years transporting passengers safely through the busiest cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. She is the first female motorcoach operator to reach the 2 million-mile milestone, breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field while exemplifying Peter Pan’s commitment to safety and reliability.

“Mary embodies the highest standards of professionalism and safety,” said Chris Crean, vice president of Safety and Security at Peter Pan Bus Lines. “She has set a new benchmark for motor-coach operators across the nation, proving that dedication and skill can lead to extraordinary achievements.”

Beyond her skill behind the wheel, Davila is known for her kindness, compassion, and infectious laugh, the company stated, adding that her positive attitude and unwavering professionalism have earned her the admiration of passengers and colleagues alike.

Davila’s accomplishment reinforces Peter Pan’s reputation as an industry leader in safety. The National Safety Council’s Million Mile Award is one of the most respected honors in the transportation industry, and Peter Pan boasts 170 drivers who have received this distinction. With her achievement, Davila moves into an elite group of more than 40 Peter Pan drivers who have at least 2 million accident-free miles. In addition, Peter Pan has nine 3 million-mile drivers, and is home to the first two 4 million-mile drivers in the U.S., Ed Hope and Andy Anderson.