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Women in Bus and Coach is delighted to announce the selection of Kerry Turner from First Travel Solutions as the winner of our groundbreaking competition for a mentoring director role on its Board of Directors. Kerry, a dynamic and passionate leader, will join the Women in Bus and Coach Board for a transformative one-year term starting 1st August 2024. Kerry’s selection marks a significant milestone in Women in Bus and Coach’s ongoing mission to foster gender diversity and empower women in leadership positions within the Bus, Coach and Community Transport sector. As part of her role, Kerry will receive hands-on ...

A major new survey is being carried out at bus garages across the country to ensure that bus cab designs are inclusive for all drivers. Researchers from TRL, working with Transport for London (TfL) and Women in Bus and Coach, will visit a number of sites including in London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, and Belfast.  They will talk to drivers about the current design of cabs in order to understand what modifications may be required in future design briefs. The study follows suggestions that traditionally cabs have been designed around an average-sized man, leading to some people being put off choosing ...

Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC), an organisation dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the bus, coach and community transport industry, achieved remarkable recognition at the prestigious Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards last night (13th June). In less than a year since its launch, the organisation was honoured with the coveted “Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award”, acknowledging its significant impact and contributions towards fostering a more inclusive industry. In addition to this outstanding achievement, Kerri Cheek, Senior Bus Safety Development Manager at Transport for London (TfL), and founding Director of WiBC, was awarded the esteemed “Bus ...

Women in Bus and Coach is thrilled to announce its inaugural awards ceremony, which will be held as part of its annual summit, sponsored by Transport UK London Bus, in Manchester on Tuesday 8th October. This event aims to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of women within the bus, coach, and community transport industry. “We are incredibly excited to host our first awards and to shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who drive our industry forward,” said Louise Cheeseman, Women in Bus and Coach Chair. “These awards not only recognise individual achievements but also highlight the ...

The Women in Bus and Coach Initiative (WiBC) is proud to announce an unprecedented opportunity for an aspiring female leader to join its Board of Directors for a transformative one-year term. This initiative marks a significant milestone in fostering gender diversity and empowering the next generation of women in leadership roles within the transportation industry. Aspiring candidates are invited to apply for this prestigious opportunity, which promises to be a career-defining experience. Successful applicants will gain insight into the strategic decision-making processes, industry dynamics, and leadership responsibilities that come with serving on a Board of Directors. The competition, designed to ...