Visitors to Kingston’s newly refurbished Cromwell Road bus station can now see a permanent plaque honouring Jill Viner, London’s first woman bus driver. This tribute celebrates Viner’s pioneering role in the transport industry and her contributions to breaking barriers for women in the field. Jill Viner made history in May 1974 as the first woman […]
Women in Bus and Coach is thrilled to announce the launch of its Northern Region Group. This new regional group will create a dedicated support network for women working in Northern England, fostering mentorship, professional development, and local engagement within the industry. Joining the existing London Region Group, the Northern Region Group marks the next
Women in Bus and Coach is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated Coach Subgroup. This initiative aims to provide tailored support, networking opportunities, and resources for women working in the UK coach industry. The new Coach Subgroup is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in the coach sector.
Women in Bus and Coach Launches New Subgroup to Empower Women in the UK Coach Industry Read More »
The Women in Bus and Coach “Spotlight On” initiative shines a light on the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach, and community transport sector. From professional drivers and engineers to human resources experts and CEO’s, ‘Spotlight On’ will highlight the diverse talents and achievements of women in this dynamic industry.
Spotlight on Anthea King, Recruitment and Training Officer Read More »
All major UK Bus and Coach Garages, Support Offices and Manufacturers Challenged to Become Period Positive Workplaces by the end of 2025. Women in Bus and Coach, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting women in the Bus, Coach and Community Transport sector, has launched a powerful new campaign to tackle period poverty across the
The Women in Bus and Coach and Transport for London Inclusive Bus Cab Design national roadshow has to date visited 8 garages: 4 in London, 2 in Scotland and 2 in the Northwest, with more planned for the coming months. TRL researchers have now met with over 75 professional women bus drivers at these garages
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Blue Plaque Initiative to honour pioneers who have made significant contributions to the bus, coach, and community transport sectors. This initiative celebrates the women who’ve broken barriers and paved the way for future generations. We were proud to unveil the first blue plaque in partnership with Stagecoach
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Take a look at some of the photos from the Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2024, held in Manchester on 8th October.
Photos from the Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2024 Read More »
We are delighted to announce and celebrate the winners of our first awards presented at the Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2024, which took place on Tuesday, 8th October. The awards shone a light on the achievements and leadership demonstrated by women across the bus, coach, and community transport sectors, as well as those
Celebrating our Winners from the inaugural Women in Bus and Coach awards Read More »
We held our second annual summit on Tuesday 8th October in Manchester, bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, frontline operators and advocates to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach and community transport sector. The event, which saw participation from key industry figures, including Simon Lightwood MP – Minister for
