Blue plaque unveiled to honour coach industry pioneer Ros Hadley
Women in Bus and Coach has unveiled its latest blue plaque at the Stourbridge base of Prospect Coaches to honour the life and legacy of Ros Hadley, former Managing Director of Prospect Coaches and a highly respected figure within the coach industry. The unveiling celebrates Ros’s extraordinary contribution to the family business and the wider […]
Women in Bus and Coach appoints Alex Niemczyk as newest board director
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Niemczyk, Director at Roberts Travel Group, as the organisation’s newest Board Director. Alex plays a key role in leading and developing Roberts Travel Group across its coach and bus operations. With a strong background in operational leadership and commercial strategy, he […]
Blue plaque unveiled for Maxine Duffus, South Yorkshire’s first black female bus driver
Women in Bus and Coach has welcomed the installation of a commemorative blue plaque honouring Maxine Duffus, who made history in 1983 as South Yorkshire Passenger Transport’s first black female bus driver. The plaque, now permanently installed at Sheffield Interchange, marks a milestone moment in the transport industry and recognises Maxine’s pioneering contribution to equality, […]
Driving Change Together: Less than 2 weeks left to have your say
There’s still time to share your experiences as a woman working in the bus, coach and community transport sector. Women in Bus and Coach and Women in Transport are running a short, anonymous survey to understand what supports women to thrive and where change is needed. The survey closes on Monday 9 February. • Open to women in […]
Women in Bus and Coach announces Laura Hadzik as new Chair
Women in Bus and Coach is entering a new chapter, with founder and Chair Louise Cheeseman OBE stepping down after three years and Laura Hadzik appointed as her successor. Bringing extensive sector experience as a specialist road transport solicitor, Ms Hadzik, currently a director on the Women in Bus and Coach board, has advised operators […]
Food for Thought at Food and Thought
Women in Bus and Coach Northern Group’s next session in its popular Food and Thought series takes place on Thursday. Date: Thursday 23rd October Time: 12pm-1pm Venue: Online The session will explore projects and initiatives designed to improve the safety of women and girls when travelling on our networks. At Thursday’s event Women in Bus and Coach will be joined […]
Women in Bus and Coach chair Louise Cheeseman awarded OBE
Louise Cheeseman, founder and Chair of Women in Bus and Coach has been honoured with an 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 across all levels of the bus, coach and community transport […]
Women in Bus and Coach announces second Annual Awards
Women in Bus and Coach is delighted to announce the return of its annual awards, which will take place as part of its annual summit sponsored by BT in Birmingham this September. Now in their second year, the awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional contributions and achievements of women across the bus, coach, and […]
Buses, Power, and People: Minister Simon Lightwood joins Highways Voices to champion public transport and inclusion
The Local Transport Minister pays tribute to the bus, and those who drive them, on today’s Highways Voices as he discusses making services so good people will choose them over driving their own cars. Simon Lightwood (pictured, left with podcast host Paul Hutton) is one of our guests on this week’s podcast recorded at a […]
Minister: I don’t want to cut car use by penalising people
The Local Transport Minister has told Highways News that he wants to see public transport to improve enough that people no longer need to use their cars all the time. Simon Lightwood was speaking on the Highways Voices podcast about how we can reduce car use and said: “I think that’s about ensuring that public […]