20 years of championing women in transport
This year will see 20th anniversary of Women in Transport. It will undoubtedly be a moment to reflect on the past and what has been achieved, but it will also serve as a springboard for future action I was proud to receive an OBE in 2024 BY Sonya Byers This summer, Women in...
Fueling our determination
It’s certainly a different world – but that just makes the D&I Bus Group’s work even more important Go-Ahead is serious about gender diversity BY Chloe Leach-O’Connell As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on where we’re at as an industry, and what’s next...
The Period Positive Workplace campaign
Women in Bus and Coach’s Period Positive Workplace campaign is an important step in creating a more inclusive transport industry A Period Positive Workplace is one where menstruation is acknowledged as a natural part of life BY Louise Cheeseman The transport sector has long been a male-dominated industry, and while progress has...
‘We can do anything, any role’
Nearly 500 talented women are working hard at bus operator Metroline to keep London moving Laura Darbon recently completed her engineering apprenticeship with Metroline Women have always played an important role in the bus industry, and that is especially true at leading bus operator Metroline, where nearly 500 talented women work hard...
The power of mentoring
Mentoring can help women develop skills, expand their networks and gain access to opportunities My mentor: Louise Cheeseman BY Kerry Turner The transport industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, plays a critical role in connecting people, goods, and services worldwide. Despite its significance, this sector has historically been male-dominated, with women...
