Community Transport Association has launched the Women in Community Transport UK Network, a nationwide group dedicated to addressing pivotal issues concerning women in the transport sector.

The UK and established London working group will actively contribute to the Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) initiative and work together to challenge and eliminate barriers faced by women on a broader scale.

The Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) initiative marks a significant stride towards gender equality in the UK's transport sector. In an industry historically skewed towards male dominance, WiBC emerges as a powerful advocate for change, championing a future where diversity and inclusivity are not mere ideals but tangible realities.

Community Transport is all about addressing the unmet transport needs of all of the diverse communities in every part of our country.

We’ve been working in partnership with our friends at the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) and Maryhill Integration Network (MIN) to better understand and improve the experiences of refugees and people seeking asylum of Scotland’s transport system.

CT Operators in England will benefit from a 60% increase in funding through the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG), the Transport Secretary has announced today (Monday 23rd October).    This funding is a core part of CT operator’s income and helps to keep fares down and vital services running for those in our community.

Community transport services in the UK encompass a diverse range of vital transport options, playing a crucial role in enhancing mobility and inclusivity within the wider transport network.

These services utilise various vehicles, ranging from minibuses to mopeds, and include a variety of essential offerings such as voluntary car schemes, community bus services, school transport, hospital transport, dial-a-ride, wheels-to-work, and group hire services.

UK charity leads first-ever Community Transport Week 

Local charities and community groups across the UK are preparing to celebrate the first-ever Community Transport Week this October.

For nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected, helping millions of people to access colleges, hospitals, schools, shops, universities, workplaces and more, as well as creating local jobs and volunteering opportunities. 

Our first-ever Climate Action programme in Scotland has gone from strength to strength this year.

So far, the programme has involved: