“I’ve been in the industry now for almost 23 years. I think the representation of women has really changed in that time, and Women in Transport plays a huge part in that.

It’s a brilliant industry to work in as a woman, but I think actually at the moment that’s still not widely recognised. And I think the work that Women in Transport have achieved is superb, and I really look forward to seeing how this starts to pick up pace.”

“As a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Bus group at Women in Transport, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of a community of like-minded individuals who not only share a passion for making buses more accessible, but are also committed to building a more equitable industry. There’s still a lot to do, and the work can be challenging, but having the support, encouragement, and shared wisdom of this group makes it all feel more possible, and far more rewarding.

To any young women starting out in transport, or thinking about a career in the sector: don’t hesitate to lean on these brilliant networks. There’s so much strength, inspiration, and opportunity to be found in community. This is a shared journey, and I’m genuinely excited to see what we’ll achieve together over the next 20 years.”

“Wow, huge congratulations to all who have been part of this journey. I was delighted to be one of the founding members, led by the brilliant Valerie Todd as Chair. I can’t believe that was 20 years ago!

There was such a huge need to ensure women were properly represented at all levels in transport, and saw it as a viable career option. The work goes on of course, but much progress has been made. Well done to all who are continuing this work, led by the brilliant Sonya Byers. ”