Safety is a fundamental right for everyone, yet for women and girls, navigating transport systems often comes with a sense of vulnerability. From public transport to walking routes, the fear of harassment and violence can influence travel choices, restrict opportunities, and reinforce inequality.
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Women in Transport: Get To Know Our Member – Anna Courtier
Get to know Women in Transport member Anna Courtier, Commercial Support Manager at First Bus.
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Women in Transport is Thrilled to Announce New Partnership with Transdev
Women in Transport is thrilled to announce their new partnership with Transdev, who lead the way in UK public transport as a visionary, forward-thinking bus operator providing high quality, award-winning bus services from eight centres across the North of England and in Heathrow Airport.
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Women in Transport Celebrates Renewed Partnership with Lothian Buses
Women in Transport is delighted to announce that our valued partner, Lothian Buses, has renewed its partnership with us. Lothian Buses is the UK’s largest municipal bus company, operating over 700 buses across more than 70 routes throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Women in Transport Announces Renewal of Partnership with Cardiff Bus
Women in Transport is thrilled to announce that our esteemed partner, Cardiff Bus, has renewed their partnership with us.
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General Manager of Brightly Software - UK, Hannah Winstanley’s views on affinity bias and its use as a drive to empower women in their careers
Hannah Winstanley, General Manager, Brightly Software - UK, talks about the dilemma of affinity bias and how she is using it to drive initiatives that empower women as they navigate their careers.
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Sonya Byers Receives OBE from Princess Anne
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.
Read MorePodcast S2E10: Resilience in Leadership with Kai-Nneka Townsend and Sharon Pickering
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In this episode, we’re speaking to Kai-Nneka Townsend and Sharon Pickering about the fundamentals of human performance and resilience in leadership. Kai-Nneka shares her experience with workplace burnout and the importance of leaders building resilience to manage stress and support their teams. Sharon emphasizes the holistic approach to human performance, integrating physiological, cognitive, and emotional elements.
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Women in Transport Celebrates New Partnership with South Western Railway
Women in Transport is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with South Western Railway, one of the UK’s leading train operators across the South and South West of England.
Read MoreWomen in Transport Scotland Event: 'Re-Purposing Transport Assets'
The Scotland Hub of Women in Transport was delighted to host another technical webinar this October, looking at the fascinating topic of re-purposing transport assets.
Read MorePodcast S2E9: Building Adaptive Workplaces with Dr Emma Langman-Maher
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In this episode, Dr Emma Langman-Maher talks about her career journey from a transport planner to engineering to HR, influenced by synchronicity and building relationships. She shares her approach to managing ADHD, autism and trauma, including EMDR therapy, and is candid about the strengths her experiences give her in the world of work.
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Women in Transport Celebrates Renewed Partnership with WSP
Women in Transport is delighted to announce that our esteemed partner WSP have renewed their corporate partnership with us.
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Empowering Women in Transport at Highways UK 2024
Highways UK 2024 was an exciting and rewarding event for Women in Transport. Over two days, we engaged with 227 people at our stand, with many interested in learning more about our organisation, its benefits and the opportunities we offer.
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RHA collaborate with the Diabetes Safety Organisation to make road transport industry become the first Diabetes Safe Industry
At the RHA we are working on a number of wellbeing projects including our partnership with the Diabetes Safety Organisation.
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Women In Transport Team Members Insight: Chloe Williams
Get to know our West Midlands Regional Hub Lead Chloe Williams.
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Women in Transport Technology Round Table: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change
In September, the first-ever Women in Transport Technology Round Table was held in Manchester, in partnership with Gravitas Group.
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Women in Transport Celebrates Renewed Partnership with Drivetech
Women in Transport is delighted to announce that our valued partner, Drivetech, has renewed its partnership.
Read MorePodcast S2E8: Fit for Her – Addressing PPE Needs for Women in the Workforce
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In this episode, we’re speaking to Katherine Evans and Amanda Marshall about the critical issue of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for women. Katherine emphasizes the gendered nature of PPE and its impact on women's safety and confidence. Amanda shares her personal experience with ill-fitting PPE and her innovative solution of adding a zip to coveralls for easier removal.
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Women In Transport Members Insight: Jade Neville
Get to know our member Jade Neville.
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Women in Transport Launches Equity Index 2024
We are excited to invite you to participate in the second year of the Women in Transport Equity Index 2024 survey.
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