Why Values Matter to UITP

Values are the heart and soul of every organisation; they shape our actions, guide our operations, and define our behaviour to ensure that we always put ‘people first’.

They are more than just words embedded in a strategy—they are the invisible force that inspires us, unites us, fosters a culture of belonging and transforms a good organisation into a great one.

Our values are core to defining the ways in which UITP staff, management and boards work together as well as with our members and stakeholders throughout the world.

These universal values are the foundation on which UITP’s vision will be built and achieved. Living and breathing our values every day, and making them second nature in everything we do is what we aspire to

UITP’s Values

Integrity and Respect

Our commitment to doing what is right, treating everyone with fairness, valuing diversity and fostering trust.

Impactful Leadership

Our ambition to be the voice of public transport, anticipating and solving the sector’s key challenges, inspiring and empowering others, and leading with purpose to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Inclusive Collaboration

The desire to work together with openness and mutual understanding, embracing our community’s wealth of diversity and different perspectives to achieve shared success.

UITP at the European Association Awards 2024
UITP Staff members at the Staff Retreat
Holding the diversity and inclusion award

Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion

Embodying all of our values, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of UITP’s DNA.

As a global association working to improve lives worldwide, bringing together diverse perspectives allows us to unlock potential for ourselves, our sector and our communities.

Our diverse staff, based across multiple regions worldwide, is what makes this happen every day, everywhere.

We believe in inclusion and diversity because we know people flourish when they feel they belong, when their contributions are valued and when they are treated fairly.

Our commitment to our people is to build, nurture and sustain a culture of belonging whereby diversity in all its forms is celebrated as key to our success