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Helen Clifford Blue Plaque at London Transport Museum

Women in Bus and Coach Honours Trailblazer Helen Clifford with Blue Plaques in Landmark Celebration

Women in Bus and Coach has unveiled two blue plaques in honour of Helen Clifford, one at Stratford Bus Exchange and one at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. These plaques recognise Helen’s groundbreaking achievements as London Transport’s first female bus mechanic and celebrate her lasting impact on the transport industry. The Women in Bus

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WiBC Welsh Launch group photo

Women in Bus and Coach launches Welsh regional group, appoints Madeleine Goodson as Chair

Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) has officially expanded its national network with the launch of its new Welsh regional group, marking a significant step in strengthening support, representation and opportunities for women across the bus, coach and community transport sector in Wales. The launch event took place on 8th May at the Transport for

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WiBC Midlands Region Launch 20th March 2026 4

Women in Bus and Coach launches Midlands Region to strengthen industry network

Women in Bus and Coach has officially launched its new Midlands Region, expanding its growing national network and reinforcing its commitment to supporting and connecting women across the bus, coach and community transport sector. The new regional network was launched at an event on Friday 20th March at the Forest of Arden Hotel, bringing together

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Ros Hadley WiBC Blue Plaque unveiling 25th February 2026 in Stourbridge at Prospect Coaches

Blue Plaque Unveiled to Honour Coach Industry Pioneer Ros Hadley

Women in Bus and Coach has unveiled its latest blue plaque at the Stourbridge base of Prospect Coaches to honour the life and legacy of Ros Hadley, former Managing Director of Prospect Coaches and a highly respected figure within the coach industry. The unveiling celebrates Ros’s extraordinary contribution to the family business and the wider

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Women in Bus and Coach appoints Alex Niemczyk as newest Director

Women in Bus and Coach appoints Alex Niemczyk as newest Director

Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Niemczyk, Director at Roberts Travel Group, as the organisation’s newest Board Director. Alex plays a key role in leading and developing Roberts Travel Group across its coach and bus operations. With a strong background in operational leadership and commercial strategy, he

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Maxine Duffus Blue Plaque unveiling

Trailblazer Honoured: Blue Plaque Unveiled for Maxine Duffus, South Yorkshire’s First Black Woman Bus Driver

On Thursday 12th February, we celebrated the installation of a commemorative blue plaque honouring Maxine Duffus, who made history in 1983 as South Yorkshire Passenger Transport’s first Black woman bus driver. The plaque, now permanently installed at Sheffield Interchange, marks a milestone moment in the transport industry and recognises Maxine’s pioneering contribution to equality, diversity,

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WiBC WIT Lead Programme 2026

Women in Bus and Coach Bursary for the Women in Transport LEAD Programme 2026

Women in Bus and Coach are proud to sponsor a place on the Women in Transport LEAD Programme for 2026 through our bursary scheme. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for a woman working in bus, coach or community transport to gain invaluable professional development at senior level. About the Bursary This bursary is designed

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