Louise Cheeseman, founder and Chair of Women in Bus and Coach has been honoured with an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. This prestigious honour reflects a lifelong commitment to improving access, equity, and representation within the industry, and championing the role of women […]
Do you know someone who is making a real difference in the bus, coach or community transport sector? The Women in Bus and Coach Awards return for a third year on Tuesday 6th October 2026, as part of our Annual Summit, sponsored by BT, in Birmingham. The awards celebrate the women, allies, teams and organisations
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Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Viva Shield 2024, the premier honour of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, at the Company’s prestigious Mansion House Awards Banquet. The ceremony took place at Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London
Mayor Tracy Brabin joined guests at Stourton Park and Ride in Leeds on Monday 24th March to officially launch the Northern region of WiBC. Mayor Brabin, a long-time advocate for equality and diversity, was also named a Women in Bus and Coach Ambassador in recognition of her unwavering commitment to championing inclusivity in public services
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, Women in Bus and Coach is proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE). This collaboration is dedicated to increasing female representation in engineering, with a particular focus on the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge 2025. Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry The
Women in Bus and Coach are proud to sponsor a place on the Women in Transport LEAD Programme for Spring 2025 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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Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Armstrong and Laura Hadzik to its Board of Directors. Their extensive experience and deep commitment to the transport sector will further strengthen WiBC’s mission to champion and support women within the industry. Victoria Armstrong is the Chief Executive of the Community
Join us for an inspiring networking event hosted by Women in Bus and Coach at TRL’s groundbreaking Smart Mobility Living Lab in Woolwich (2-minute walk from the Woolwich Elizabeth line station). This event is designed to bring together professionals across the bus, coach and community transport industry, and parallel sectors to foster connections, celebrate mentorship,
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Women in Bus and Coach is proud to announce the launch of its Ambassador Programme, a new initiative celebrating individuals who have made exceptional contributions to advancing gender equity and inclusivity within the Bus, Coach and Community Transport industry. The inaugural Ambassador recognition was awarded to Anne Marie Purcell, Chief Transformation Officer for Transport for
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