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Read MoreOver the past few months the volunteers of the hub have carried a number of activities on behalf of the Scotland Hub. In this blog article we’ve summarised what’s kept us busy and what’s next for us!
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On 27th May 2022 Women in Transport were delighted to launch the West Midlands Regional Hub at WSP offices within the iconic Mailbox.
Read MoreThere’s a highly experienced HGV and racing driver; a Traffic Officer who keeps traffic safe and moving on the motorways in the Midlands; and someone changing the face of road freight in sub-Saharan Africa and India – meet just some of the women who are breaking the bias in the world of transport.
Read MoreWomen in Transport has today announced the continued support of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in addressing the under-representation of women in the transport industry workforce, as well as cross-party endorsement for making women feel safe as transport users.
Read MoreWomen in Transport, in partnership with Voi Technology and JFG Communications, have launched a report on women’s views and experiences of e-scooters.
Read MoreWomen in Transport President launches the organisation’s 3-year strategy based on reflection from the 2021 Members’ Survey.
Read MoreIt’s always satisfying when two organisations you enjoy working with join forces to make a partnership. That happened this month when Driving for Better Business marked International Women’s Day (8 March) by teaming up with Women in Transport, launching a year of podcasts and features.
Read MoreWomen in Transport President, Jo Field, welcomes the government’s pilot scheme announced on International Women’s Day where participating employers must list salary details on job adverts and stop asking for applicants’ salary history during recruitment.
Read MoreGender diversifying transport vital for industry’s future, MPs insist
Read MoreDriving for Better Business is marking International Women’s Day (8 March), launching a year of videos, podcasts and features, and teaming up with Women in Transport, a not-for-profit promotional, professional-development and support group.
Read MoreThe Diversity and Inclusion Bus Group, part of Women in Transport, has partnered with the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) to launch a central resource for the whole of the bus and coach industry to use and benefit from.
Read MoreThe deadline for the 2022 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, has been extended for two weeks until 21st February 2022. The awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within a traditionally male-dominated industry
Read MoreSWM are hunting for innovative and leading examples of good practice to recognise the remarkable achievements of organisations across the West Midlands and to inspire others, focused on the themes of the West Midlands Sustainability Roadmap to 2030.
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, has joined Women in Transport network as the first bus manufacturer to become a corporate member. ADL will champion Diversity & Inclusion in the bus industry through sponsorship of this working group, while providing networking and professional development opportunities for team members.
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As Secretariat of the APPG for Women in Transport we have been working closely with the parliamentarians on the group on a range of new projects. In this blog, we provide an update on our work.
Read MoreOur CEO, Sonya Byers, shares some highlights from an exceptional year for Women in Transport.
Read MoreReview of the Autumn 2021 session of the Women in Transport book club. Members came together came together to discuss the intriguing set of characters from WiT member Jo Ward’s book, We all Ride Bikes Now, co-authored with Phil Crompton.
Read More“At Women in Transport we were disappointed to find out that due to uncertainty around long term funding, Transport for London (TfL) may have to enter a phase of managed decline in an attempt to balance its books.
Read MoreJo Field, Founder and Chief Executive of JFG Communications and President of Women in Transport, has won the prestigious ‘Consultant of the Year’ award at this year’s PRCA Public Affairs Awards. The judges were impressed by Jo’s contribution to transport public affairs, in particular her tireless campaigning for a more gender balanced transport workforce and her dedication to setting up and scaling her agency, JFG Communications.
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