Our Research
Women in Transport regularly collaborates with our partners to co-produce whitepapers and other research reports on the workforces and workplaces that make up the UK transport industry. Our research also includes our annual Equity Index, led by Sue Terpilowski OBE.
Below you can download our latest whitepapers on generational change, navigating menopause and the motherhood penalty. Or you can discover real-world experiences of working in transport through the Women in Transport Podcast.
Have your say: Allyship in the Transport and Construction Sectors
Women in Transport and FM Conway are pleased to launch "Navigating Allyship in the Transport & Construction Industry" – an industry-wide survey exploring how allyship is experienced across our sectors and how we can work together to build more inclusive workplaces.
Whether you have acted as an ally, benefited from allyship, or are still learning what allyship means in practice, your perspective matters.
We want to understand:
What effective allyship looks like in our workplaces
The barriers people face in becoming active allies
How organisations can better support inclusive cultures
The actions that can make the greatest difference to colleagues across the industry.
The survey closes on Friday 11th July 2026.
Your responses will be treated confidentially and reported in aggregate form only and will contribute to the publishing of a whitepaper on the subject at Highways UK in October.
Together, we can help create workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. Thank you for your support.
Our latest research: Driving Change Together
Driving Change Together is our landmark research report into women’s experiences of working in bus and coach, launched for International Women’s Day 2026.
In partnership with Women in Bus and Coach.
Our transport sector whitepapers
All our whitepapers are free to download in exchange for adding your email to our mailing list. You can, of course, update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time.
Contributions to wider transport research
As well as publishing our own industry whitepapers, we regularly contribute to transport sector round-tables and published reports from other organisations.
As an example, in 2025 we contributed to Timewise’s 12-month research programme on inequalities in flexible working arrangements in the UK, which resulted in the publication of their Ending the Two-Tier Workforce report, as featured in the Guardian.
This included round-table input that informed one of Timewise’s four sector guides – on Transport and Logistics – offering sector-specific recommendations on how employers and sector bodies can improve access to flexible and predictable work for their front-line employees.
Download our whitepapers
Whitepaper: Generational Change in the Transport Workforce
The UK transport and logistics sectors face a key demographic challenge: an ageing workforce alongside a new generation entering with radically different expectations. Find out how organisations can future-proof their workforce more effectively in our latest whitepaper. Register your details using the form below to claim your free copy.
In partnership with the Road Haulage Association.
Whitepaper: Navigating Menopause
Menopause and peri-menopause can be filled with unpredictable physical and emotional changes. This transformative period can be both confusing and challenging. This whitepaper considers workplace strategies to better support those navigating menopause and its effects.
In partnership with PA Consulting.
Whitepaper: The Motherhood Penalty
This whitepaper delves into the phenomenon of the motherhood penalty and the experiences of our members. It also offers a roadmap for employers to navigate these changes effectively.
In partnership with Kier.
