diversity and inclusion
Bus Users UK welcomes today’s announcement that, from April 2027, disabled bus pass holders across England will be able to travel for free at any time of day, describing it as a major step towards a fairer, more inclusive and genuinely accessible transport system.
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.
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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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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.
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 is joined by co-host Jo Field as they welcome three guests from Tesco: Vitalija, Chris, and Emily. They discuss their career journeys, the importance of allyship and mentorship, and the challenges faced by women in the transport sector.
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Mandy Duncan, managing director for Rail and Aviation at Kier Transportation, shares her lived experiences of working in the built environment, and underlines the importance of driving forwards an inclusive culture in the workplace – while being the change you’d like to see in male-dominated industries.
Read MoreOur CEO Sonya Byers OBE reflects on 20 years of Women in Transport.
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Last week the Scotland Hub of Women in Transport was delighted to co-host a webinar with our colleagues at the Chartered Institute for Highways and Transportation on the topic of Gender Budgeting.
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In the King’s birthday honours this year, Women in Transport CEO Sonya Byers was awarded an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) for services to diversity. Watch her investiture at Windsor Castle.
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At the RHA we are working on a number of wellbeing projects including our partnership with the Diabetes Safety Organisation.
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We are excited to invite you to participate in the second year of the Women in Transport Equity Index 2024 survey.
Read MoreWomen in Transport, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting diversity and equity in the transport sector, is launching a groundbreaking initiative to promote gender diversity and equity in the transport industry. This project will be an innovative cross-sectoral index from data collected across the transport community. The survey will begin in June and run for two months, with its headline report scheduled for release during London International Shipping Week in September 2023. The full report will be launched at Women in Transport’s Winter Reception.
Read MoreHow to truly implement inclusion and diversity is still very much a big question mark for hiring teams and companies. The biggest challenge perceived to be a talent shortage, but is that really the case or an excuse?
Read MoreNew ‘green woman’ traffic light signals celebrate the contribution of women to London on International Women’s Day
New signals installed at more than 20 locations such as Exhibition Road, high streets including Tottenham and Clapham and by popular stations including King’s Cross St. Pancras and Brixton Tube station
Read MoreWomen in Transport is delighted to be joining 20 organisations in an initiative led by WISE Campaign calling for gender balance to stay on the agenda. We will be pooling our resources in a joint effort to ensure we continue to engage, nurture, grow and understand the important contribution of women in science, technology and engineering in the UK, now and for the future.
Read MoreOn International Women’s Day, Women in Transport is delighted to announce a new partnership with Eurovia UK. The partnership demonstrates Eurovia UK’s commitment to improving and encouraging diversity in their own businesses and across the transport sector. The partnership will see 30 free memberships offered by Eurovia UK to women, and men, across its business.
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