What is UITP

UITP works to mobilise political will with its sound evidence, and to create a favourable climate for the sector. UITP has a strong voice and significant influence when it comes to defending the interests of public transport. UITP reinforces members’ dialogues with their own stakeholders, supporting individual advocacy efforts.

Official positions on mobility issues
UITP issues Focus Papers, which are official positions of UITP on global mobility issues, representing the views of the sector. Focus Papers target political decision-makers, public authorities and international organisations, and are sent on a regular basis to all members.

UITP’s Charter on Sustainable Development
UITP’s Charter on Sustainable Development acknowledges the work UITP members have carried out as well as that which they commit to do to ensure that the three principles of sustainable development - social, economic and environmental - are embedded in their activities. All UITP members are invited to apply.

European Union Advocacy
The EU Committee of UITP is the body which speaks on behalf of public transport undertakings in the European Union. Its secretariat, based in Europe and called Euroteam is made up of experts seconded by national organisations and public transport undertakings within the EU.

International Advocacy
UITP’s close relations with other transport-related organisations, international institutions such as the United Nations and the World Bank, NGOs and the international media enforce the sector’s advocacy goals.