Monday 11th March 2024 marked the unveiling of the Women in Transport Equity Index 2023 Report, which lays bare the gender disparities within the UK transport sector. This groundbreaking report reveals the realities women face and calls for urgent action to break down systemic barriers and forge a path towards a truly inclusive and equitable industry.
Read moreApplications for Advance 2024 are open
Applications for our Advance 2024 mentoring programme are now open. This programme has been designed by Women in Transport to support the professional development of our members through structured, professional mentoring. Advance 2024 is generously sponsored by TXM Group, Xanta, Network for Skills, Applied Driving, Camilleri Appointments, Workplace Wellbeing Academy and Momentum Transport.
Read moreWomen in Transport is supporting Catch the Bus Month 2023
This September Women in Transport is supporting Catch the Bus Month run by charity Bus Users UK. Buses are good for our health, good for the economy and good for the environment. Pre-Covid, bus passengers boosted the UK economy by £64 billion each year, as well as reducing congestion, pollution, loneliness and social isolation.
Read moreGroundbreaking Women in Transport Equity Index Survey Officially Launched at Women in Transport AGM
The Women in Transport Equity Index survey will be live and open for registration from 3 July 2023. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity within the transport sector. The Index seeks to identify and address the real gender diversity in transport-related positions, fostering an environment where all individuals have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Celebrating an incredible 12 months of Women in Transport
On Monday 26th June 2023, Turner & Townsend hosted the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Women in Transport, where insights were shared about our successes and learning from the past year, as well as the plans to build on this incredible work in the year ahead. It’s always great to look back over the year and realise how much we have grown, how much more support has been achieved and appreciate the huge amount of activity that has been undertaken by this amazing team.
Read moreCross-Party Support Reaffirmed for Women in Transport
The not-for-profit industry body, Women in Transport has today (8 June 2023) announced the continued support of Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in addressing the under-representation of women in the transport industry and being the voice of women using the transport network.
Read moreRevolutionising Diversity and Equity in the Transport Sector: Women in Transport Launches Groundbreaking Equity Index Project
Women 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 moreWomen in Transport launches its North West Hub
Last week Women in Transport officially launched its latest hub in the North West of England.
The City of Edinburgh Council joins Women in Transport
We are thrilled to announce that the City of Edinburgh Council has joined the Scotland hub of Women in Transport as a corporate member.
Read moreWomen in Transport celebrates Scotland Hub anniversary
The Scotland hub for Women in Transport hosted celebrations at the Scottish Parliament for its second anniversary.
Read moreTransport public affairs leader and Women In Transport President, Jo Field, named among 100 of the most inspirational and influential women in Westminster
JFG Communications is proud to announce that, for the third time, our Founder and Chief Executive, and Women in Transport President, Jo Field, has been named as one of 100 high-profile women in Westminster.
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TrC yn Lansio Hyb Menywod mewn Trafnidiaeth | TfW launch Women in Transport Hub
Mae Trafnidiaeth Cymru wedi partneru â Menywod mewn Trafnidiaeth i lansio Hyb Cymreig newydd a fydd yn grymuso menywod yn y diwydiant i wneud y gorau o’u potensial. | Transport for Wales (TfW) has partnered with Women in Transport to launch a new Welsh Hub that will empower women in the industry to maximise their potential.
Read moreApplications for Advance 2023 are open
Applications for our Advance 2023 mentoring programme are now open for mentees and mentors. This programme has been designed by Women in Transport to support the professional development of our members through structured, professional mentoring. Advance 2023 is generously sponsored by TXM Group, Xanta, Network for Skills, National Express and WSP.
Read moreWomen in Transport statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We pay tribute to her lifetime of dedicated service. On behalf of Women in Transport, our deepest condolences are with The Royal Family and her loved ones.
Read moreIt’s back! Catch the Bus Month relaunches for September 2022
It’s back - this September is Catch the Bus Month so get ready to celebrate these climate-friendly, people-connecting, congestion-busting, economy-boosting lifelines! #CTBM #CatchTheBusMonth #ILoveMyBus
Read moreScotland Hub Summer update
Over 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!
Read moreMeet the women putting the power into transport
There’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 confirms cross-party support for making women feel safe while travelling on the transport network
Women 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 moreShowcasing the diversity of opportunity in transport
It’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 moreCelebrating Women in Transport for International Women's Day
Driving 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.
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