Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or outcomes at relevant organisations.
ATA women trucking leaders lobby US lawmakers on industry priorities
Thirty-two members of the ATA Women In Motion Council met lawmakers and federal officials in Washington, DC, urging action on truck parking, infrastructure reauthorisation, driver facilities, contractor rules and staged accidents.
Central Transport settlement highlights risks in trucking recruitment
Central Transport’s $5.5m EEOC settlement over alleged sex discrimination in driver recruitment prompts analysis of hiring records, safety performance, DEI scrutiny and risks in AI screening. ATRI research indicates women-focused recruitment can increase female driver representation.
Transport leader receives John Shaw Medal
Gillian Miles has been named the 31st John Shaw Medal recipient and has urged greater female participation in transport; the gala has awarded three of four major industry prizes to women and has recognised technical and mentoring leadership.
ARA opens applications for Women in Rail programme
The Australasian Railway Association has opened applications for its Women in Rail Mentoring Programme, which has paired participants with senior mentors and has provided online learning, webinars and development tools to support women's progression and workforce capability.
WirelessCar DEI practices and workplace outcomes
WirelessCar integrates DEI into strategy, training and feedback systems, linking diverse teams to innovation, improved employee engagement and partnerships, and targeting gender balance across management by 2030.
Pedigree: Employees Attend Women in Trucking Conference
Pedigree Technologies nominated two employees to attend the Women in Trucking Accelerate conference; participants returned with industry insights and planned applications for customer-facing design and training programmes.
Women in Rail Award 2025 winners announced in Kraków
The 2025 Women in Rail Awards recognised individuals and organisations advancing gender equality, innovation and education across the railway sector. A new Next Generation Rail category highlighted initiatives supporting girls and young women entering rail careers.
EU transport platform issues recommendations to attract and retain women
Women in Transport – EU Platform for Change has published recommendations to improve women’s participation in the EU transport sector, including flexible working, equal pay, mentorship, career development and inclusive recruitment.
Martika Johanson-Murray Appointed Chair of Transportation YOU
Martika Johanson-Murray has been appointed Chair of the Transportation YOU Program in Atlanta, focusing on mentorship and career outreach for women and students in transportation.
Converge Expo 2025 to Launch Women in Trades Initiative
Converge Expo 2025 will feature a Women in Trades hub, promoting diversity and female representation in municipal construction during the event in Melbourne.
ARA Launches Respect in Rail Course for Workplace Culture
The Australasian Railway Association introduces a course aimed at promoting respectful and inclusive work environments in the rail sector to enhance culture and retention.
TRB 2025 highlights women leaders and transport R&D priorities
The Transportation Research Board’s 2025 annual meeting in Washington, DC, features women leaders in prominent speaking roles, alongside sessions on transport safety, infrastructure, mobility and research priorities.
Trackunit partners with High5Girls to support girls in STEM
Trackunit and The Hg Foundation will provide a DKK 609,000 grant to High5Girls in Denmark, funding the High5Connect app and related mentoring to help more than 1,200 girls pursue STEM careers over three years.
Miranda Blogg Receives Inaugural ITS Australia Award
Miranda Blogg secures the inaugural ITS Australia Woman of the Year Award, recognising her leadership in transport engineering and innovative initiatives within the sector.
Belize youth road-safety programme wins IRF Inclusion and Diversity Award
Youth for Road Safety’s Belize Youth Empowerment Programme won the Inclusion and Diversity Award at the IRF World Congress 2024. Launched with government and development-bank support, it trained 35 young leaders to address road safety in their communities.
Great Dane named a top company for women in transportation
Great Dane has been named a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation for the second consecutive year, also securing a place among the Elite 30 companies receiving the most votes from more than 31,000 transport professionals.
WA Government Surpasses Aboriginal Business Contract Target
The Western Australian Government has exceeded its $700 million contract target for Aboriginal businesses in transport infrastructure, achieved two years ahead of schedule.
Motive publishes 2024 impact report highlighting AI and sustainability progress
Motive’s 2024 Impact Report highlights accelerated AI development, safety-platform improvements, a 4% year-on-year increase in women in leadership, data-governance work and continued investment in climate action and sustainable operations.
Ryder Leaders Receive 2024 Women in Supply Chain Awards
Three female leaders from Ryder System are honoured with the 2024 Women in Supply Chain awards, recognising their contributions to the industry and mentorship.
ACMA Annual Session Focuses on Self-Reliance and Competitiveness
ACMA's 64th annual session presented strategies for enhancing self-reliance and global competitiveness in India's automotive component sector, alongside key industry initiatives.
IBTTA Announces 2024 Toll Excellence and DEI Award Winners
The IBTTA has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Toll Excellence and DEI Awards, recognising innovation and commitment to diversity in the tolling industry.
Enovation Controls recognised among UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
Helios Technologies’ Enovation Controls has ranked 18th among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, marking its third consecutive year of recognition and highlighting its workplace diversity and inclusion efforts.
Kapsch TrafficCom Shortlisted for Zero Project Award 2025
Kapsch TrafficCom has been nominated for the Zero Project Award 2025 for its initiative supporting employment opportunities in data annotation for disadvantaged young adults.
Ford scales back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Ford says it will end dealership and supplier quotas and stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index after reviewing its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Kapsch TrafficCom Expands AI Annotation Initiative to Chile
Kapsch TrafficCom extends its AI annotation project in Chile, leveraging skills of individuals with autism for image recognition software development.
New South Wales to invest $10m upgrading transport depot amenities
New South Wales Transport is auditing 70 depots and investing more than $10m to upgrade facilities, including female toilets, showers and change rooms, as part of efforts to improve workplace equality and retain women in frontline transport roles.
Lime launches £100,000 fund to expand cycling access
Lime has launched a £100,000 community cycling fund with London Cycling Campaign and Loud Mobility. Grants will support organisations improving access to cycling for underrepresented groups, including refugees, disabled people and minority ethnic communities.
Women Engineers Boosting EV Charging Industry
Female engineers Charlie Allen and Uma Singh discuss their contributions to the EV charging sector, emphasizing the need for gender diversity in engineering as the UK aims to install 300,000 public charge points by 2030.
Renault Trucks Acknowledges Pride Month and Diversity
Renault Trucks reaffirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion during Pride Month, promoting awareness and support for the LGBTQIA+ community through various initiatives.
Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program North America Unveiled
Porsche Motorsport North America and Mobil 1 launch the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program North America to advance gender balance in motorsports. The initiative offers support, training, and opportunities for female racers.
ITS Australia introduces Woman of the Year Award
ITS Australia introduces a new 'Woman of the Year Award' to recognise outstanding contributions of women in the intelligent transport systems industry. The award will be presented at the 15th ITS Australia Awards in Perth in February 2025 alongside existing categories.
ComEd and HIRE360 Celebrate New Graduating Class of EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program
ComEd and HIRE360 celebrate the graduation of 16 students from the Take Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship programme, preparing them for careers in the electric vehicle industry in Illinois. The initiative aims to meet the rising demand for skilled workers in the evolving power grid sector.
Responsible Annotation launches AI-training web tool in Austria
Responsible Annotation and Kapsch TrafficCom have presented a web tool that teaches AI annotation and connects companies with potential workers, including people with autism. The project supports inclusive employment and contributes to Kapsch’s AI development.
Nissan Releases Second Annual DEI Report
Nissan's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is vital for its success, as outlined in the 'Accelerating Allyship' report. Initiatives include employee empowerment, recruitment diversity, community support, and customer engagement.
Women in Bus and Coach Initiative Announces Inaugural Board of Directors
The Women in Bus and Coach Initiative appoints its first Board of Directors to promote gender diversity and inclusivity in the transport industry. The diverse and accomplished group is committed to empowering women professionals and advocating for equality.
EU Women in Rail Awards to launch in April
The European Commission and rail-sector partners will launch the next EU Women in Rail Awards edition in April 2024, recognising women advancing the railway industry. The ceremony will take place at InnoTrans.
Element Fleet Management Included in Women Lead Here List
Element Fleet Management has been recognised in the Globe and Mail’s 2024 Women Lead Here list for its commitment to gender diversity in leadership roles.
Tesla settles racial discrimination lawsuit
Tesla settles racial discrimination lawsuit with former employee Owen Diaz, addressing workplace diversity issues. Separate criticism arises for Elon Musk's handling of hate speech on social media.
Goodyear Associates Moorhead and Perangin-angin Recognized as Exceptional Women in Manufacturing
Brandy Moorhead and Margareta Perangin-angin, Goodyear associates, are honoured with the 2024 Women MAKE Awards for their exceptional leadership and contributions to manufacturing, promoting diversity and innovation.
Evaluating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at WirelessCar
The article discusses WirelessCar's initiatives and the ongoing challenges in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the tech sector.
GMV promotes diversity through STEM outreach across six European countries
GMV employees visited schools in Spain, Portugal, Romania, Poland and the UK, while a GMV executive took part in a Women and Girls in Science event in Italy to encourage girls’ participation in STEM and support workplace diversity.
GMV Receives Award for Female Talent Development in STEM
GMV has been awarded by the ASTI Foundation for its initiatives promoting female talent in STEM, part of the broader STEM Talent Girl program backed by regional authorities.
Great Dane Recognised as Top Company for Women in Transport
Great Dane has been named a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation, highlighting its commitment to gender diversity and professional growth opportunities.
Kapsch TrafficCom wins Austrian award for inclusive AI-data initiative
Kapsch TrafficCom’s Responsible Annotation initiative, which trains young people at risk of exclusion in data annotation and validation, won an inclusion award at Austria’s Leading Companies ceremony.
ZF's Martin Fischer Receives Diversity Recognition
Martin Fischer of ZF Americas has been named a Notable Champion of Diversity in Automotive for significant improvements in DEI training and council membership.
Merchants Fleet Finalist in Ragan's CSR & Diversity Awards
Merchants Fleet has been named a finalist in Ragan’s CSR & Diversity Awards, recognising its commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement.
Lytx earns Great Place to Work certification in three countries
Lytx says it has earned Great Place to Work certification in the United States, United Kingdom and Israel, following employee feedback highlighting trust in leadership and an inclusive workplace culture.
Ana Méndez wins WICE award for tunnelling and underground engineering
Cintra senior engineer Ana Méndez won the Tunnelling & Underground category at the 2023 Women in Construction & Engineering Awards. Ferrovial had 22 finalists across 15 categories, highlighting women’s representation in engineering and construction.
WirelessCar summit addresses women’s participation in technology
WirelessCar’s Talent Tech Summit in Gothenburg brought technology companies together to discuss attracting, retaining and promoting women amid an ICT skills shortage. Participants highlighted workplace inclusion, mentorship and recruitment initiatives.