UITP is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry. It is a platform for worldwide cooperation, business development and the sharing of know-how between its 3,400 members from 92 countries. UITP is the global advocate of public transport and sustainable mobility, and the promoter of innovations in the sector.

The 60th UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition will take place from 26-30 May in Geneva, Switzerland. Inaugurated by Federal Councillor, Doris Leuthard, the Congress and Exhibition will allow visitors from around the world to discover the host country's exceptional public transport network.

15-May-2013

NODES: New stations for better city transport: a new generation of interchanges for a more efficient and sustainable urban mobility system. Launch of the new website at www.nodes-interchanges.eu

13-May-2013

Read all association news in the new UITP Direct.

30-Apr-2013

UITP Executive Board has selected Montreal to host the 62nd UITP World Congress and Exhibition to take place on 13-17 May 2017. Congratulations to Montreal!

11-Apr-2013

UITP is moving forward with the PTx2 strategy and is launching a campaign titled 'Grow with Public Transport' to support the PTx2 ambition. The first 'Grow with Public Transport' international Awards will acknowledge outstanding achievement in the field of public transport innovation. The hand-over will take place a the Opening Ceremony of the UITP World Congress in Geneva.

Find out more on the dedicated website!

i-move 2.0
THE Business Model for tomorrow?

26-30 May 2013, Geneva, Switzerland

What are the challenges today for the sustainable mobility sector?
High-level executives from different sectors all around the world share their main challenges and their expectations from the UITP World Congress and Exhibition in Geneva. View the video here.

Fourth Railway Package Seminar : The Proposed Modifications of Regulation (EC) 1370/2007 - Priorities from the Perspective of Regional, Suburban and Urban Passenger Transport
25 June 2013, Brussels, Belgium

90th Metro Assembly
4-7 September 2013, London, United Kingdom

4th UITP Automated Metro Seminar
6-7 September 2013, London, United Kingdom

LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition 2013
7-9 October 2013, Singapore

“In order for urban mobility to be a lasting business, it needs to become more self-sustaining and reduce its dependency on public resources, while continuing to be affordable. This revolution requires careful organisation and the Congress will highlight the solutions to accomplish this objective.”

Alain Flausch, UITP Secretary General

The final programme of the 60th UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition is now available. Visit our website for the latest news and follow us on social media during the Congress and Exhibition.

Recruiting and retaining staff: one of the biggest challenges facing public transport companies worldwide!


This second report from UITP’s Observatory of Employment in Public Transport provides some of the preliminary results of a survey on the attractiveness of driving jobs. The study aims at identifying and analysing good managerial practices that make a company likely to be attractive to employees. Read the full report here

Welcome to Geneva!

The first PTI issue of 2013 is now available in print and PDF versions! This issue is dedicated to the 60th UITP World Congress & Exhibition. A selection of interesting articles about public transport in Switzerland is available here for free download. 

As a UITP member, you can read the full version of the PTI in the Members Only section. Have a great read!