Kathleen Lyons, Westway CT’s CEO, is a finalist at the Women in Bus and Coach Awards in the Best Woman in Community Transport category.

The Women in Bus and Coach Awards celebrate outstanding women and allies making a difference across the bus and coach industry, and will be held at the Women in Bus and Coach Annual Summit 2025 on 30 September. The award recognises exceptional contributions to Community Transport and inclusion.  

Kathleen was named as a finalist ‘in recognition of her outstanding dedication to the provision and progression of Community Transport over the past 35 years.’ 

Kathleen’s Community Transport career started at Camden CT in 1989, setting up a women’s safe transport scheme – before taking on other service development roles with the organisation. She spent seven years as London Development Officer for the Community Transport Association, over which time she helped establish seven separate Community Transport organisations across the capital – taking on the role of founder and CEO of the seventh of these. In 2006, she moved to Westway CT as Deputy CEO, becoming CEO in 2019.

‘I’m delighted to be a finalist at these awards. I believe passionately in the ability of Community Transport to make a positive difference to people’s lives – and to do that, it should be a place where people can come together; a place where women can work, prosper and gain recognition.’ 

Kathleen Lyons, Westway CT CEO