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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We pledge to cultivate an environment that respects and values diverse cultures, traditions, life challenges, and life experiences.

WeDriveU Diversity Initiative WeCelebrateU

Our diversity initiative, called WeCelebrateU, taps into the diverse perspectives and approaches individual employees bring to the workplace. WeCelebrateU encourages everyone on our team to embrace ideas, accommodate different styles of thinking, create a flexible work environment, connect and collaborate, and cultivate different types of leaders.

One of the exciting ways we celebrate and support team members as part of National Express North America is through our employee resource groups (ERGs), such as our Women’s Inspiration Network (WIN), Unidos for National Express (UNE) and Open at National Express (ONE) LGBTQ+ communities. Also called affinity groups, these networks foster connections and dialogue around diverse backgrounds, thoughts, and perspectives by promoting networking, career resources and community service.

If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel welcomed, celebrated and can thrive, a place that’s more like home than a job, we invite you to explore our exciting career opportunities across the United States.

Our Diversity Commitment

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Enriching our employees’ and passengers’ professional and personal lives

Creating Opportunities

WeDriveU strives to attract, retain and advance talent from underrepresented groups: Women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Multiracial, LGBTQ+ employees, People with Disabilities, and Veterans. We collaborate with clients and local organizations to promote career opportunities and facilitate job placement.

Fostering Awareness

There are several ways we help our employees understand the journeys of others, from WeDriveUniversity courses such as Unconscious Bias and Inclusive Conversations, to celebrating our Veterans and transportation pioneers.

Always Listening

We encourage connection through focus groups, town halls, huddles, surveys and celebrations, in addition to frequent leadership team visits with employees at our Customer Service Centers and client sites.

Giving Back

Our team’s compassion shines through volunteerism, from food banks to our Stuff the Bus toy drive. We also collaborate with customers on outreach to underserved communities supported by our local Customer Service Center teams, such as operating Genentech’s free high-speed internet bus for local schools, our bus donation for the West African Community Council, and many other projects.

Promoting Excellence

WeDriveU participates on the DEI&B committee of our parent company, National Express, to develop best practices and recognize employees who lead change. We also advocate on behalf of clients for industry recognition around diversity and accessible transportation.

Sharing Values

We surround ourselves with clients and partners who share WeDriveU’s passion and values around DEI&B. From our recruiting plans to community service, it’s weaved throughout our employee and customer engagement models.

From our CEO & President

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Erick Van Wagenen

WeDriveU’s human capital is our most valuable asset.

Our workforce reflects unique backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and abilities. We’re committed to creating an environment that offers a sense of acceptance and belonging through an inclusive culture and rewarding employee experience.

The differences among our workforce make us stronger and enhance our ability to drive value for clients we proudly serve. It’s our priority to develop a team and culture that aligns with the diversity goals of our clients and the unique journeys of our passengers. From our account teams to our Customer Service Centers, we celebrate our differences, provide fair opportunities, and go out of our way to learn from one another. Above all else, we want to make sure our workforce feels comfortable, supported, heard and inspired. By working together and holding each other accountable in an environment of mutual respect and shared responsibility, we’re dedicated to leading change.