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The Women in Bus and Coach Initiative (WiBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its inaugural Board of Directors, representing a diverse array of talent from across the transport industry. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the organisation’s mission to promote gender diversity and inclusion within the bus, coach, and community transport sector. The newly appointed board comprises esteemed women professionals, and male allies, renowned for their leadership, expertise, and commitment to advancing gender equality within the transport industry. Among the appointed directors are individuals with extensive experience in operations, safety, policy, advocacy, finance, people, marketing, and ...

Launch of “Spotlight On” campaign to showcase the work of women in the Bus and Coach sector. Campaign aims to encourage more women to pursue a career in this sector and highlight the range of roles that are available. The Women in Bus and Coach initiative (WiBC) is proud to launch of its new campaign, “Spotlight On,” aimed at showcasing the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach, and community transport sector. From professional drivers and engineers to human resources professionals and CEO’s, the campaign will highlight the diverse talents and achievements of women in this ...

The Women in Bus and Coach Initiative is thrilled to announce our upcoming event, “Trailblazing Women in the Bus and Coach Sector,” in celebration of International Women’s Day. Join us on the evening of Thursday 7th March as we honour the remarkable achievements of women in the bus and coach industry, both past and present, and shine a spotlight on the rising stars who are making waves in the sector. This event will feature inspiring presentations and panel discussions from speakers including Louise Cheeseman FCILT CIRO, Alex Jensen, Candice Mason, Lisa Dipnarine and Laura Hill to name but a few, as well as networking opportunities, providing attendees with valuable ...

Courtesy of our amazing friends and corporate members  RATP Dev Transport London and Global, the Women in Bus and Coach initiative was privileged to have a branded London bus for our parliamentary launch in November. Have you ever wondered how the Global team wrap a bus that is over 4 metres high and 11 metres in length? Then check out these fascinating time lapse videos:  

This National Apprenticeship Week we are proud to celebrate and showcase amazing apprentices working across the bus and coach sector. Today we celebrate Lara Goncalves Morais. Lara is currently a second year General Management Apprentice at Transport for London. Lara started this apprenticeship in September 2022, jumping straight from school and into the vast and insightful world of TfL. Lara told the Women in Bus and Coach team that it’s hard to explain how much I enjoy my apprenticeship with TfL, but to briefly put it, there hasn’t been a day where I have regretted my decision of doing this ...