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Apr11
Spotlight On Kate Bastin, Contracts Manager
This week is RHA’s National Coach Week – The UK coach sector employees around 45,000 people across approximately 700 coach operators, handling 400 million passenger journeys, contributing around £6bn to the UK economy each year. To celebrate National Coach Week, this week, the Women in Bus and Coach “Spotlight On” initiative shines a light on the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the coach sector. Today we focus on and find out about: Kate Bastin Contracts Manager Bakers Dolphin How did you get to where you are today? Joining Bakers Dolphin in 1993 aged 18 years old, I started ...
Apr10
Spotlight On Izzy Shaw Professional Coach Driver
This week is RHA’s National Coach Week – The UK coach sector employees around 45,000 people across approximately 700 coach operators, handling 400 million passenger journeys, contributing around £6bn to the UK economy each year. To celebrate National Coach Week, this week, the Women in Bus and Coach “Spotlight On” initiative shines a light on the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the coach sector. Today we focus on and find out about: Izzy Shaw Professional Coach Driver The Travellers Choice How did you get to where you are today? Growing up in my family business. Did you experience any ...
Apr10
Spotlight On Amanda Harrington, Sales & Marketing Director
This week is RHA’s National Coach Week – The UK coach sector employees around 45,000 people across approximately 700 coach operators, handling 400 million passenger journeys, contributing around £6bn to the UK economy each year. To celebrate National Coach Week, this week, the Women in Bus and Coach “Spotlight On” initiative shines a light on the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the coach sector. Today we focus on and find out about: Amanda Harrington Sales & Marketing Director Bakers Dolphin How did you get to where you are today? I joined Bakers Dolphin in 1986 and I worked in ...
Apr09
Spotlight On Spotlight on Sarah Bartlett Senior PR Manager
This week is RHA’s National Coach Week – The UK coach sector employees around 45,000 people across approximately 700 coach operators, handling 400 million passenger journeys, contributing around £6bn to the UK economy each year. To celebrate National Coach Week, this week, the Women in Bus and Coach “Spotlight On” initiative shines a light on the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the coach sector. Today we focus on and find out about: Sarah Bartlett Senior PR Manager FlixBus UK What is your role? I’m Senior PR Manager for FlixBus UK and I’ve worked at Flix for two years. ...
Apr09
Women in Bus and Coach Initiative Appoints Inaugural Board of Directors
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 ...
Apr08
Spotlight On Michelle Gozna, Professional Coach Driver
This week is RHA’s National Coach Week – The UK coach sector employees around 45,000 people across approximately 700 coach operators, handling 400 million passenger journeys, contributing around £6bn to the UK economy each year. To celebrate National Coach Week, this week, the Women in Bus and Coach “Spotlight On” initiative shines a light on the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the coach sector. Today we focus on and find out about: Michelle Gozna Bakers Dolphin Professional Coach Driver How did you get to where you are today? My journey began 20+ years ago when I went on ...
Apr08
Spotlight On Jenny Mernagh, Operations Manager
This week is RHA’s National Coach Week – The UK coach sector employees around 45,000 people across approximately 700 coach operators, handling 400 million passenger journeys, contributing around £6bn to the UK economy each year. To celebrate National Coach Week, this week, the Women in Bus and Coach “Spotlight On” initiative shines a light on the incredible contributions of women in all roles across the coach sector. Today we focus on and find out about: Jenny Mernagh Operations Manager National Express How did you get to where you are today? I got to where I am today by putting in a ...
Apr03
Spotlight on Marta Leszczynska, Training and Recruitment Manager
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. Today we focus on and find out about: Marta Leszczynska Training and Recruitment Manager Transport UK London Bus What is your role? Training and Recruitment Manager How did you get to where you are today? I started as a trainee bus driver and progressed over ...
Mar27
Spotlight on Hannah Man, Communications Manager
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. Today we focus on and find out about: Hannah Man Communications Manager Go-Ahead London What is your role? Communications Manager at Go-Ahead London. How did you get to where you are today? I began in the Buses in 2003 as a graduate trainee – I ...
Mar21
Spotlight on Zoi Dendrami, Professional Bus Driver
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. Today we focus on and find out about: Zoi Dendrami Professional Bus Driver – Walworth depot Health & Wellbeing Champion Transport UK London Bus What is your role? I am a PCV Bus Driver and also a Health & Wellbeing Champion How did you get ...
Mar15
Spotlight on Emma Bilclough Payroll, Services Manager
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. Today we focus on and find out about: Emma Bilclough Payroll Services Manager Go-Ahead London What is your role? Payroll Services Manager at Go-Ahead London How did you get to where you are today? I started as a Payroll Administrator working in Go-Ahead Northeast, where ...
Mar13
Spotlight on Mary Curry Professional Bus Driver
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. Today we focus on and find out about a very special trailblazer: Mary Curry Professional Bus Driver King Alfred Buses In October 1973, Mary Curry was one of the first two women to successfully qualify and become a professional bus driver for Hants & Dorset, ...
Mar12
Spotlight on Christine Gayle, General Manager
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. Today we focus on and find out about: Christine Gayle General Manager – Shepherd’s Bush Garage RATP Dev Transit London What is your role? I am the General Manager at Shepherd’s Bush bus garage. How did you get to where you are today? I started ...
Mar07
Spotlight on Carole Osborne, Coach Driver
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 professionals and CEO’s, the ‘Spotlight On’ will highlight the diverse talents and achievements of women in this dynamic industry. Today we focus on and find out about: Carole Osborne Coach Driver Marshalls Coaches What is your role? I am a coach driver for a family-owned coach company. How did you get to where you are today? I have worked hard to achieve everything ...
Mar07
Spotlight on Rachael Ayegba, Professional Bus Driver
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 professionals and CEO’s, ‘Spotlight On’ will highlight the diverse talents and achievements of women in this dynamic industry. Today we focus on and find out about: Rachael Ayegba Professional Bus Driver Go-Ahead London What is your role? I am a bus driver working with Go-Ahead, London. How did you get to where you are today? Towards the tail end of my professional footballer ...
Mar07
Spotlight On Lynsey Milligan, Transport Manager/Driver/Apprentice Mechanic
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 professionals and CEO’s, ‘Spotlight On’ will highlight the diverse talents and achievements of women in this dynamic industry. Today we focus on and find out about: Lynsey Milligan Transport Manager/Driver/Apprentice Mechanic. Milligan Coach Travel What is your role? Transport Manager/Driver/Apprentice Mechanic. How did you get to where you are today? I always wanted to join the family business but first I moved out ...
Mar07
Spotlight on Samantha Teggart, Operations Manager
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 professionals and CEO’s, ‘Spotlight On’ will highlight the diverse talents and achievements of women in this dynamic industry. Today we focus on and find out about: Samantha Teggart Operations Manager – Twickenham Depot Transport UK Bus London What is your role? Operations Manager for Transport UK London Bus’s Twickenham Depot How did you get to where you are today? I started in the ...
Mar07
Women in Bus and Coach Launches “Spotlight On” Campaign to Celebrate Women across the Bus, Coach and Community Transport sector
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 ...
Feb16
The importance of lived experience towards achieving passenger growth
In addition to my role as Senior Bus Safety Development Manager at Transport for London (TfL), I am proud to be one of the founding Directors of the new Women in Bus and Coach initiative, with the remit of our strategic lead, I’m also the Chair of the London Region of Women in Bus and Coach. My role from the start in the initiative has been one of evidence-led, positive and strategic change. If we want to make the bus industry fit for the future, then we need to represent our customers better. Reflecting our customers is vital to grow ...
Feb16
Trailblazing Women in the Bus and Coach Sector
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 ...
Feb13
Women in Bus and Coach branded London bus
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:
