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 […]
Women in Bus and Coach and London Transport Museum honour Jill Viner with blue plaque
Women in Bus and Coach and London Transport Museum celebrated a groundbreaking moment in the history of transport at a packed industry event, with the unveiling of a Women in Bus and Coach blue plaque at the Museum honouring Jill Viner, London’s first female bus driver. This marks a significant step in recognising the contributions […]
Women in Bus and Coach launch nationwide campaign to end period poverty across UK bus and coach industry
Women in Bus and Coach, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting women in the Bus, Coach and Community Transport sector, has launched a new campaign to tackle period poverty across the industry. The initiative challenges all major bus and coach garages, along with support offices and industry partners such as manufacturers across the UK, […]
Bus designers get feedback to make them more inclusive for drivers
A major new survey has visited eight bus garages across London, Scotland and the Northwest to find out if modern designs are inclusive for drivers, and if they’re not, how to make them so. The researchers from TRL, the Transport Research Laboratory, working with Transport for London and the organisation Women in Bus and Coach, […]
Women in Bus and Coach Summit 2024 celebrates industry trailblazers and launches key initiatives
The second annual Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) Summit has been held in Manchester, bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, frontline operators and advocates to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in all roles across the bus, coach and community transport sector. The event, which saw participation from key industry figures, including Simon Lightwood MP […]
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. […]
