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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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:
Celebrating Apprentices in the Bus and Coach Sector during National Apprenticeship Week
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 ...
Paul Sainthouse – Why We All Need To Be An ‘Ally’ – It Really Does Matter
For many people the world can be a rewarding but equally challenging place, and with the pace of inbound stimulation, information, and data flow, sometimes confusing and bewildering. But worst of all it can be isolating and lonely. Humans are social creatures, and we are programmed to need friends and to have allies. And we all need to be our authentic selves if we are to be comfortable and confident in our professional and personal lives. Being authentic can be an antidote to some of the challenges that come from modern living, but being yourself should not result in compromise ...
Photos from the Women in Bus and Coach Parliamentary Launch Event
Take a look at some of the pictures from the Parliamentary launch event for the Women in Bus and Coach initiative that took place Monday 20th November. Photos credit Kyle Riley (Kyle Riley photography and Nick Turpin – Copyright TfL)
Lunch with Leon Podcast
Candice Mason, a key member of the Women in Bus and Coach national steering committee, and Director at Masons Minibus and Coach hire, recently spoke to Leon Daniels as part of his hugely popular Podcast series ‘Lunch with Leon’, which features interviews with leading figures in the transport industry.
Parliamentary event celebrates the national launch of the new Women in Bus and Coach Initiative
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Road Passenger Transport Industry has welcomed the new 'Women in Bus and Coach' initiative to celebrate its formation at an event hosted at the House of Commons.
Photos from the Women in Bus and Coach National Launch Event
Take a look at some of the images from the national launch event for Women in Bus and Coach, held in Birmingham on 08 November.
New Initiative Supporting Women in Bus and Coach Sector Launches Across UK
The first national network to support women in the bus and coach industry launched at an event in Birmingham on Wednesday 8 November.
This Little Girl Is Me
Each year, on 11th October, Inspiring Girls International runs a global online campaign to celebrate International Day of the Girl - This Little Girl Is Me.