Insight
On Thursday 5 March, Kier Infrastructure hosted an International Women’s Day event bringing together colleagues from across our business for an open and reflective conversation on the experiences of women within the industry.
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There is a particular kind of energy at Transport Ticketing Global. It is hard to define, but you feel it from the first morning session, a room full of people who genuinely care about something most passengers never think about until it goes wrong.
Read MoreA cross-party group of Parliamentarians and transport industry leaders today examined how the rollout of autonomous vehicles could affect women’s safety on Britain’s roads and transport networks.
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Chloe Leach O'Connell, the Co-Chair and Co-Founder of our D&I Bus Group, joined other industry leaders at the launch of a new national driver training programme designed to help tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and strengthen passenger confidence on public transport on Tuesday 17th March.
Read MoreThe breakfast event took place at WSP offices in Bristol with people arriving from 9am able to network for 30 minutes before the panel discussion started.
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At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we champion the concept of school streets, which involve timed closures outside schools to create safe spaces for pupils and parents, and to encourage drop-offs and pick-ups by foot, scooter, or cycle.
Read MoreDriving Change Together is our research report into women’s experiences of working in bus and coach, launched on International Women’s Day 2026 and produced in partnership with Women in Bus and Coach and First Bus. Here are some highlights from the report.
Read MorePersonal Protective Equipment in transport has long been designed around male body shapes, leaving many women without safe, well‑fitting protection. With the launch of the new inclusive PPE standard, BS 30417, employers finally have practical guidance to improve safety, inclusion, and retention for women across the sector.
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I’m super excited for everything we have lined-up for our members in 2026. Here are a few of my highlights to look forward to in the year ahead.
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The annual Women in Transport membership survey was launched in September 2025 and was open until the end of October. We had 180 responses in total (around 10% of members). Our thanks to Carmen Olensinki who again volunteered her time to draft, launch and analyse the survey.
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Why women in transport are still being held back.
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Women working in the bus and coach sector keep services running and communities connected every day. Yet, we know there are still challenges to overcome — and opportunities to make the industry more inclusive and supportive for women. Women in Transport and Women in Bus and Coach have launched a short, anonymous survey to hear directly from women working across the sector. Add your voice to help us drive change together.
Read MoreIn this episode, we dive into the dynamics and challenges of intergenerational workforces in the transport sector. With up to five generations working together side-by-side, the episode examines how different values and perspectives shape workplace culture.
Read MoreIn this episode, we spotlight our impactful flagship courses Lead and Advance. Shireen Ali-Khan and guests Laura Tofts, Fi Hamilton, Nkiruka (Nky) Nzekwu, Angela Gainsford, Sonya Byers, and Iain Smith explore how these programmes build confidence, leadership skills, and supportive networks.
Read MoreAt Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), we believe everyone deserves the freedom to travel independently — and for blind and partially sighted (BPS) people, that freedom can be life-changing.
Read MoreListen to Lead alumni Laura Tofts as she talks us through how she has felt the power of the programme in even the most unlikely of places.
Read MoreIn this episode, Shireen Ali-Khan and Jo Field discuss the pressing issue of women's safety within the transport sector. Featuring guests Jade Neville and Susan Leadbetter, the conversation explores the problems of normalisation of safety concerns and underreporting, with personal experiences.
Read MoreSenior inclusive design consultant Kirsten Galea reports from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers roundtable and launch of their new report, En Route to Inclusive Public Transport.
Read MoreIn this episode, Shireen Ali-Khan hosts a discussion with Beci Piggott, Social Impact and Inclusion Manager from Kier Transportation and Joanna Hill, Northwest Regional Lead for Women in Transport, focusing on the motherhood penalty within the transport sector.
Read MoreIn this special episode of the Women in Transport Podcast, we commemorate the organisation's 20th anniversary by sharing voices and stories from our members. The episode includes professionals from different areas of the transport industry, who speak on the themes of connection, support, opportunity, and impact.
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