Sarah Bell
Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East of England
Sarah Bell is the Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East, with responsibility for the licensing of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators, including buses and coaches. Her role also includes the registration of local bus services, granting vocational licences and taking regulatory action where required against HGV and PSV drivers.
She has extensive experience in transport law and regulation and is committed to supporting safe, fair and professional standards across the sector.
Sarah was appointed as an Ambassador for Women in Bus and Coach at our Corporate Members Event held at the London Transport Museum on 11th May 2026, during the unveiling of Helen Clifford’s Blue Plaque.
As an Ambassador, Sarah supports Women in Bus and Coach’s mission to create a more inclusive and supportive industry, helping to encourage more women to thrive and progress across the bus, coach and community transport sector.
