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The third Women in Transport Equity Index survey is open now and closes on 30th November 2026. It's free, takes 10 to 15 minutes, and every response adds to the clearest picture we have of gender equity across UK transport.
Read MoreWe congratulate Sarah Boyd, Chief Executive of Lothian Group, as the recipient of the 2026 Woman of the Year Award at the 2026 National Transport Awards.
Read MoreActive Travel England’s new Women and Girls’ Safety Hub brings together practical material for anyone planning, designing or managing streets and places.
Read MoreWomen in Transport is one of 54 organisations to have signed a joint statement calling on the Government to act urgently on transport emissions after a summer of heatwaves and wildfires across the UK.
Read MoreThis September marks the 10th consecutive year of Advance, Women in Transport’s sector-specific mentoring programme.
Read MoreAfter a three-year hiatus, it was an absolute pleasure to see the Women in Transport North East Hub come back to life on a glorious morning in the beautiful city of Newcastle.
Read MoreOn 10th September 2026, Trafalgar Square welcomed a new figure. Among the admirals, generals and Landseer's lions now stands a young Black woman in a vivid blue dress, heels and beaded jewellery, caught mid-stride as she makes her way through the city.
Read MoreThis September marks the 10th consecutive year of Advance, Women in Transport’s sector-specific mentoring programme.
Read MoreThe D&I Bus Group is looking into how the bus industry can provide more consistent and compassionate support to people affected by serious incidents.
Read MoreWomen in Transport CEO Sonya Byers OBE has won Outstanding Achievement at the British Asian Women Awards 2026, recognising nearly two decades of work on equity in transport.
Read MoreThe Transport Committee has opened an inquiry into safer journeys for women and girls. The Women in Transport women's safety working group looks at what it's asking – and why our members should respond before the 9th October deadline.
Read MoreThe House of Commons Transport Committee has opened an inquiry into whether transport is stopping young people from getting into jobs, training and further education.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Leadership Bursary, offering five women working in the roads and highways sector the opportunity to participate in Women in Transport's transformational Lead leadership development programme.
Read MoreCommissioned by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) and designed by Understood, Safer Travel for Women & Girls – Better for All is a new Driver CPC module currently rolling out nationally across bus and coach.
Read MoreThis work is being led by two of our incredible volunteers who have already invested a significant amount of time, expertise and passion into shaping this important programme.
Read MoreRail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced the launch of a rail industry wide Violence and Intimidation Against Women and Girls (VIAWG) Strategy.
Read MoreOn 2nd April, the Department for Transport published Better Connected: A Strategy for Integrated Transport (previously known as the Integrated National Transport Strategy).
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We’re delighted our Chair, Jo Field, has won the prestigious ‘Public Affairs Woman of the Year’ award at this year’s PRCA Public Affairs Awards.
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As of 1st February 2026, we will no longer be maintaining an active presence on X. We encourage our followers to join us on LinkedIn and Instagram, where we will continue to champion and campaign for a more inclusive transport industry.
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