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Out now: The latest issue of Passenger Transport

Out now: The latest issue of Passenger Transport

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 West of England sets out...
‘Progress cannot be passive - It must be intentional’

‘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   A gathering in London last year to mark the 20th anniversary of Women in Transport   Advocates for greater gender equality in the passenger transport sector have...
How can we entice people to go out?

How can we entice people to go out?

  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 spring and summer season –...
Creating a culture that values everyone

Creating a culture that values everyone

  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 arrival of Great British Railways...
Recognising talent across the modes

Recognising talent across the modes

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 the launch of a new...
Cole will continue  to support women

Cole will continue to support women

  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 women in the industry following...
‘I couldn’t have asked for more help’

‘I couldn’t have asked for more help’

  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 businesses. Whether at Metroline in...
Mind the Gender Gap

Mind the Gender Gap

  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 fearless rugby. Off the pitch,...
Commercial Manager - Uno

Commercial Manager – Uno

  Commercial Manager We’re looking for a commercial professional/graduate ideally with experience in transport or a related sector but not essential, someone who is ready for a bigger challenge with more responsibility. Joining our team in Hatfield, Hertfordshire you’ll be naturally curious, commercially minded and confident working with data, turning insight into action. REAL IMPACT...
Schedules & Network Manager (Merseyside) - Go North West

Schedules & Network Manager (Merseyside) – Go North West

  Schedules & Network Manager (Merseyside) Location: Birkenhead Depot or Bolton Head Office (including hybrid working) Salary: Competitive Help shape the future of bus travel in the Liverpool City Region. As Go North West takes a leading role in delivering the new franchised network, we’re looking for a full-time Schedules & Network Manager who can...
‘Launchpads for careers’

‘Launchpads for careers’

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...
Plans published for ‘Mini Switzerland’

Plans published for ‘Mini Switzerland’

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...