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.
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Clare Wood, Director, Turner & Townsend
The UK transport sector is entering a new era of significant investment. Major Programmes such as Lower Thames Crossing, East West Rail, A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme, Transpennine Route Upgrade and Northern Powerhouse Rail will not only improve connectivity but also create opportunities to transform lives and support local economies.
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Women in Transport is excited to be seeking applications for the Chair of our Board.
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 MoreFor more than a decade, we’ve been building a development ecosystem that supports women at every stage of their career journey. Find out where Grow fits in.
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Photo: Bus Users UK Board of Trustees (l-r) Tom Quay, Laura Creaven, Joan Aitken OBE, Jeff Anderson, Charlie Barnes, Jennie Martin MBE
Bus Users UK has appointed one of Britain’s most respected transport leaders, Joan Aitken OBE FCILT, as Chair of its Board of Trustees, succeeding Jennie Martin MBE FCILT FCIHT following three years of distinguished leadership.
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.
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UKTram is shining a spotlight on the experiences of young people who stepped behind the scenes of light rail during Work Experience Week, held from July 6th to July 10th, 2026.
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Women in Transport is excited to announce a renewal of our partnership with Littlepay, a leading provider of payment infrastructure for transit and mobility.
Read MoreAhead of the relaunch of our North East regional hub in September, we’ve taken a look back at the region’s rich transport history, including some of the pioneering women not always mentioned in the history books.
Read MoreNetwork Rail, which owns, develops and looks after Britain’s rail infrastructure, has renewed its sponsorship of Women in Transport for another year, further demonstrating its commitment to gender equality.
Read MoreRead our summary of the key findings from SYSTRA's 2026 literature review, Women and Girls' Perceptions of Safety on the UK Bus Network, as part of the Women in Transport women's safety working group.
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Career changes are often seen as risky but for many women, they can be the most rewarding and empowering decisions they ever make.
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Progress for Who? Why Gender Equality in Transport Is Stalling - and the Voices We’re Still Missing.
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Women in Transport is excited to announce a new partnership with York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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 MoreThe D&I Bus Group believes bus services should be as inclusive as possible particularly for those who rely on them most. We’re eager to highlight the excellent Bus Service Mapping Tool from Campaign for Better Transport.
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Women in Transport on the challenge facing the transport sector, the work done to date, and what comes next (June 2026).
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