What’s inside the latest edition of Passenger Transport: LEAD STORY ‘Progress cannot be passive – It must be intentional’ Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, campaigners for greater diversity and inclusion in the UK’s passenger transport sector have urged employers to show action, commitment and leadership NEWS...
Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, campaigners for greater diversity and inclusion in the UK’s passenger transport sector have urged employers to show action, commitment and leadership A gathering in London last year to mark the 20th anniversary of Women in Transport Advocates for greater gender equality in...
I’m excited after organising two workshops that brought public transport operators together with tourism sector representatives Last time round, I mentioned to you lot that I was organising two workshops with transport operators, local and combined authorities and the tourism sector to plan a collaborative approach to the...
It’s not about celebrating diversity once a year or ad-hoc policies. It’s about building a culture where everyone in rail can thrive Angie Doll, CEO of Govia Thameslink Britain’s rail industry is going through one of the most momentous periods of change in its 200-year history. The...
Reflections on the new Leadership in Passenger Transport Awards, being launched this week and explains what they’re about The lunchtime Presentation Ceremony will take place at indigo at O2 in London on July 16 At the 2025 UK Bus Awards ceremony in November, I was delighted to announce...
Throughout her career, Jane Cole, Blackpool Transport’s retiring MD has been a passionate advocate for women in transport Jane Cole says more that needs to be done to redress a significant gender imbalance A leading figure in the transport world has vowed to continue her support for...
The career journeys of four women at ComfortDelGro’s UK & Ireland Bus & Coach businesses show the opportunities on offer Women play a vital role across ComfortDelGro’s UK & Ireland Bus & Coach businesses Women play a vital role across ComfortDelGro’s UK & Ireland Bus & Coach...
Fear shouldn’t shape women’s journeys. Here’s how transport can harness technology to change that In the week up to International Women’s Day, Kuba wants your opinions on how mobility can give more, so women can gain more BY Catherine Goddard, Kuba On the pitch, Harlequins Women play...
Its National Apprenticeship Week and the passenger transport sector is highlighting what it offers Transport organisations, such as bus manufacturer Wrightbus, have been highlighting the power of apprenticeships Employers in the passenger transport sector have been using National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (February 9-15) to highlight how they offer hands-on experience, structured learning, and the...
Detailed plans have been published for a national public transport demonstrator of full integration soon to be launched in the Hope Valley Hope Valley chosen characteristics common to many rural transport markets in Britain Detailed plans have been published for a proposed ‘Mini Switzerland’ rural public transport demonstrator in Derbyshire’s Hope Valley. It...
Last week’s CPT Conference 2026 hosted a discussion on women’s safety on buses – and heard a rallying cry from CPT president Kathryn Pulham CPT president Kathryn Pulham raised the issue of diversity when she addressed CPT’s annual dinner Men working in the passenger transport sector were urged to step up and support...
A new campaign by bus operator Transdev Blazefield encourages existing and potential customers to explore their local areas ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ and ‘there’s an old sock for any boot’, are two phrases that I’ve heard in the last fortnight as I’ve regaled the joys of underrated destinations in...
As more parts of the UK embrace franchising, they can learn from experience across the Channel Lyon has one of France’s largest urban bus networks, second in scale only to the Paris region (Pic: Shutterstock) BY Arnaud Léger, Trans-Missions Can France’s long-standing approach to franchising bus services offer useful lessons for British local authorities?...
Employers in the passenger transport sector have been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week Apprentices at train operator Northern As the country celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (February 9-15), employers in the passenger transport sector have been promoting their efforts attract new talent and develop their skills. This special section of Passenger Transport highlights that...
The Department for Education on how apprenticeships are building the workforce of tomorrow Apprenticeships combine hands-on workplace training with study National Apprenticeship Week returns from February 9-15, marking its 19th year of celebrating the power of apprenticeships to transform lives and strengthen industries across England. For the passenger transport sector, this week-long...
Lothian explains how apprenticeships are helping to create a culture of continuous learning, development and improvement Our latest cohort of Apprentice Engineers Lothian is proud to champion apprenticeships and skills development across our workforce, recognising the vital role they play in building skills, supporting careers and futureproofing our business. Engineering Apprenticeships Our...
New draft Business Plan for period until 2029/30 proposes a ‘reimagining London’s bus network’, including detailed plans for an in-house operator Bus services will be expanded in outer London Transport for London will develop detailed proposals for a new publicly-owned bus company for London. This is among the commitments contained in the transport...
Council reports BSIP has helped to boost patronage by 14% BSIP funding has resulted in new or restored bus links Norfolk County Council has hailed the success of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)after new figures showed bus use in the county has risen to well above pre-pandemic levels, bucking national trends. According...
Coaches, parking and car pooling are policy levers overlooked by transport strategies. Why is that, and how could it change? The coach is never invited to the party when we talk about better public transport in England Some things just don’t count in transport policy. They barely get a mention in transport...
The passenger transport sector faces many challenges in 2026. Here are some things I will be looking out for as months progress Like an old British Rail train, ‘better late than never’ – my apologies, therefore, for any inconvenience caused by my customary ‘hopes and fears for the year’ article being a fortnight...
‘Go Local’ to attract more customers