By Alex Niemczyk, Director, Women in Bus and Coach Think about the journeys that bring people together. A school trip that opens up a new experience. A holiday with friends. A journey to a concert, a sporting event or a family celebration. Behind many of these moments is a coach and a team of people
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By Victoria Armstrong, Chief Executive of the Community Transport Association and Director of Women in Bus and Coach Being able to leave your home, see people you care about and take part in community life should be something everyone can count on. Yet for someone who cannot access suitable transport, an everyday journey can become
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By Laura Hadzik, Chair There’s a widespread assumption that women find it easier to talk about their feelings, so they need less encouragement to open up than men. In some ways that’s true. Women are often encouraged from a young age to connect, care for others and express emotions more openly. But I think there’s
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For almost twenty years, as a specialist regulatory road transport solicitor, I have had the privilege of working closely with coach operators across the country. I have worked with family businesses steeped in heritage and with major national operators running hundreds of vehicles. Although I am not an operator myself, this is a sector I
My name is Justine May, I am a Senior Operations Manager for National Express. I am currently managing three sites, which operate National Express’s A services from Stansted Airport and the Long Stay/Mid Stay car parks at Stansted, which are operated on behalf of MAG (Manchester Airport Group). I initially heard about the LEAD programme
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By Nalisha Fernandes Women in Bus and Coach Mentee Director “We are the sum total of our experiences.” – Maya Angelou Today, on National Mentoring Day, I find myself reflecting on the mentors who’ve shaped my journey. Each conversation, challenge, and moment of encouragement has helped form who I am today. Mentorship, to me, is
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By Amanda O’Donoghue, Women in Bus and Coach Marketing Team I had the pleasure of attending the Women in Bus and Coach Annual Summit and Awards on 30th September at BT’s fabulous Birmingham offices. I’ve been part of the Women in Bus and Coach communications and marketing team since its launch, and this year’s event
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Hello, I’m Carolyn Ferguson, Company Secretary at Go-Ahead. I’m incredibly proud to be an executive sponsor of Go-Ahead’s very first nationwide programme launched last year – Go-Ahead Women. We recognise that to be truly customer centric, our teams need to reflect the communities we serve. Given 50% of the population in the UK is female,
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From its roots in Egypt to roads across the globe, MCV has grown into a trusted name in global bus manufacturing, renowned not only for engineering excellence but also for advancing meaningful change in the industry. Anchored in values of quality, customer focus, innovation, integrity and safety, MCV is challenging the norms of an industry
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