UITP in Asia Pacific
Your gateway to worldwide networking opportunities, advocacy and public transport knowledge.
UITP at a Glance
Our Members Include
Asia Pacific Regional Office
UITP is active across the Asia Pacific Region, with members and activities in China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and more.
Since the mid‑1990s, UITP has worked alongside authorities, operators, industry suppliers, research institutes, and stakeholdes across the region. With the opening of our Asia Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong in 1993, we’ve been able to support you even more directly.
Member Benefits:
- Advocate for public transport with UITP experts and global members, influencing ministries and key decision‑makers.
- Build capacity and benefit from consultancy to prepare your organisation for future challenges and developments in the sector
- Network and collaborate with like‑minded professionals to share and celebrate successes and innovations.
Regional Committees & Working Bodies
As a UITP Member in the Asia Pacific region, you can become eligible to join committees and working bodies and collaborate with operators and authorities on advancing public transport.
Current groups:
- UITP Asia Pacific Committee
- UITP Asia Pacific Urban Rail Platform
- UITP Asia Pacific Organising Authorities Platform
- UITP Asia Pacific Bus Platform
Events & Networking
UITP regularly organises events and training courses across the Asia Pacific region and online
Asia-Pacific Centre for Transport Excellence
Asia-Pacific Centre for Transport Excellence (CTE) was set up in 2012 as a joint effort between Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) and UITP to unify regional efforts to build sustainable transport systems in Asia Pacific countries.
CTE Aims:
- Create knowledge through bespoke research projects that explore the latest trends in sustainable urban mobility.
- Exchange experiences within Asia Pacific and with other regions to adopt best practices.
- Empower professionals through capacity‑building, training, and education.
- Promote excellence in the sector and foster business partnerships via leading transport events, including the biennial Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE).
Current Projects
- Inclusiveness, Accessibility and Equity in Public Transport
Current Studies
- Study on Customer Service Excellence
- Report on the Governance of Public Transport Market in Singapore
Interested in Asia-Pacific CTE Research Programmes?
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