Lydia Horbury will be joining the team at Bus Users UK as Director for England.
Based in Huddersfield and with a background in marketing and public relations, Lydia began her career in transportation as a Junior Project Manager with British Airways. More recently, she has held senior management and leadership positions in the education sector.
Commenting on the appointment, Lydia said: “I am honoured to join Bus Users UK as Director for England. Public transport plays a vital role in our communities, and I am dedicated to working tirelessly to advocate for the needs and concerns of passengers across the country. I look forward to collaborating with our partners, stakeholders and the team at Bus Users UK to make a positive impact on these lifeline services.”
Claire Walters, Chief Executive of Bus Users UK said: “Lydia brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Bus Users UK and will play a lead role in the delivery of our mission: to make transport inclusive and accessible to everyone. We look forward to welcoming her to the post.â€
As Director for England, Lydia will be spearheading campaigns, overseeing complaints services, working with transport providers, NGOs and central and local government and playing a crucial role in helping to improve access to transport.
Lydia officially takes up the post on 23 October 2023.