Women in Buses & Coaches - Summer Internship

Creating inclusive opportunities for women in the bus and coach industry.

How long: 12 weeks

Where: London

Salary: A bursary of £25,294 (pro rata)

What you'll need

A minimum of 2:2 accredited by degree in any discipline.  

Additionally, applications to join TfL in 2025 are sought from candidates with specific protected characteristics who are:

  • Women

What you'll be doing

As an intern, your 12-week development programme will be made up of up to 6 placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.

We also understand that everyone's career is different, so every graduate's journey is unique. Here's an idea of what yours could look like:

Placement 1: Bus Safety Development Team

  • Support the implementation of Vision Zero initiatives aimed at eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on the bus network.
  • Assist in analysing safety data to identify trends and recommend improvements to enhance passenger and driver safety.

Placement 2:  Bus Customer Action Plan Team

  • Collaborate on projects to improve the customer experience, such as enhancing bus interiors and developing accessible facilities.
  • Conduct customer satisfaction research to identify key areas for improvement and help shape future initiatives.

Placement 3: Zero Emission Fleet Team

  • Contribute to the roll-out of zero-emission buses by supporting project planning and logistics.
  • Work with the engineering team to evaluate the environmental impact and performance of new zero-emission vehicles

Placement 4: Operational Placement

  • Gain hands-on experience by working alongside network traffic controllers to help manage live incidents and support real-time diversions.
  • Assist bus station managers and garage teams in daily operations, including coordinating vehicle movements, ensuring passenger safety, and maintaining service efficiency.
  • Support operational teams in maintaining bus station efficiency and resolving day-to-day logistical challenges.

Placement 5: Victoria Station House

  • Work directly with operational managers to gain first-hand experience in managing Europe's largest coach terminus, including coach scheduling, passenger flow coordination, and operational problem-solving.

Placement 6:  Dial-a-Ride

  • Get hands-on experience in journey scheduling and service coordination, ensuring efficient and effective transport for customers with limited mobility.
  • Work alongside drivers and operations staff, participating in daily activities to understand the challenges and logistics of delivering door-to-door transport services.
  • Placements within this internship are designed to be flexible, tailored to the needs and interests of the interns. While the programme offers structured opportunities across six key areas, we aim to provide an experience that aligns with each intern's career aspirations and goals. This flexibility ensures that participants gain the most value from their placement while contributing meaningfully to the Bus and Coach Industry.

Where can this career take you

Our interns will have the opportunity to make a real impact within TfL's Bus Operations. A career with us is both varied and rewarding, with opportunities to work on innovative projects that improve safety, accessibility, and sustainability.  

During this internship, you'll gain meaningful and valuable experience contributing to high-profile initiatives, such as advancing the roll-out of zero-emission buses, supporting Vision Zero safety improvements, and enhancing the customer experience across London's bus network.  

At the end of your placement, you will be well-positioned to pursue further opportunities within TfL or the wider Bus and Coach Industry, making a lasting impact on the future of London's public transport.