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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Team member insight from Megan Burns.
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As part of our wellbeing strategy at RHA, on 15 July 2026, we will formally launch the RHA Wellbeing Charter, a long-term commitment to improving the health, resilience and wellbeing of people working across the coach, van and haulage sectors.
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I get asked quite often, usually by women I’m mentoring, how I found the confidence to start my own business. And the honest truth is, I didn’t feel confident at all. I was terrified.
Read MoreEvery June, our transport infrastructure is redrawn in a vibrant wave of seasonal solidarity. Bus liveries are plastered with rainbow vinyls, corporate logos follow suit, and across the industry, we celebrate the visibility and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people.
Read MoreSIGBI’s 2025 survey of 373 stations reveals a gendered safety gap two decades in the making – and a clear call to action for the sector.
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