Inclusive Bus Cab Design National Roadshow announced

A major new survey is being carried out at bus garages across the UK to ensure that bus cab designs are inclusive for all drivers. Researchers from TRL, working with TfL and Women in Bus and Coach, will visit a number of sites including in London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, and Belfast.  They will talk to […]

Women in Bus and Coach celebrates double victory at CIHT Awards

Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) achieved remarkable recognition at the prestigious Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards last night (13 th June). In less than a year since its launch, the organisation was honoured with the coveted “Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award”,acknowledging its significant impact and contributions towards fostering a more inclusive industry. […]

Women in Bus and Coach Initiative unveils Board of Directors mentoring

The Women in Bus and Coach Initiative (WiBC) is proud to announce an unprecedentedopportunity for an aspiring female leader to join its Board of Directors for a transformativeone-year term. This initiative marks a significant milestone in fostering gender diversity andempowering the next generation of women in leadership roles within the transportationindustry. Aspiring candidates are invited […]

Women in Bus and Coach appoint inaugural Board of Directors

The Women in Bus and Coach Initiative (WiBC) is pleased to announce the appointment ofits inaugural Board of Directors, representing a diverse array of talent from across thetransport industry. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the organisation’smission to promote gender diversity and inclusion within the bus, coach, and communitytransport sector. The newly appointed […]

Gender Equality: Go-Ahead to recruit 1,500 female drivers by 2035

The Go-Ahead Group has launched a new initiative to attract and recruit 1,500 new women drivers across its bus operations. With the ‘Go-Ahead Women’ initiative, the company is embarking on a mission to achieve 50% gender equality by 2035, marking a significant step in the traditionally male dominated transport sector. Recognising the need for greater […]

Women in Bus and Coach launches ‘Spotlight On’ campaign

The Women in Bus and Coach initiative (WiBC) is proud to launch its new campaign, ‘Spotlight On’ that is 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 […]

Parliamentary event celebrates Women in Bus and Coach national launch

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. Women in Bus and Coach is the first national network created to support women in the industry. It is supported by representatives […]

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. Representatives from across the bus and coach industry came together yesterday to celebrate the launch which celebrates and encourages women and allies working in the bus and coach industry across the whole […]

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