Global Employment in Urban Public Transport

Automation. Decarbonisation. Gender equity. And much, much more. Today’s mobility trends impact the global public transport workforce – and that comes at a time of challenges from labour shortages, ageing staff, and training gaps.

Based on new data, figures, and interviews, UITP and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) present this landmark assessment on employment trends in public transport.

Our key findings show a sector already taking proactive steps toward a just transition. And it’s an important transition. Because when the public transport sector creates quality jobs and sustainable careers, we play a leading role in shaping smarter, greener, and fairer cities.

Explore the global trends in employment

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
  • Context
  • Methodology & Data
• Global Trends
  • Employment Totals
  • UPT Unionised Workforce
  • Age
  • Gender
    • Gender and Age Density
    • Work Category and Gender
  • Work Category
    • Work Category Size
    • Work Category and Service Mode
    • Work Category and Hard-to-Fill Jobs
  • Leaving the Workplace
    • Employee Turnover
    • Exit Interviews
    • Reasons for Leaving
• Workforce & Training
  • • • Training and Workforce Change
        • Workforce Composition
        • Training Initiatives
• New Technology
  • Introduction and Impacts
• Climate Action
  • UPT Investments
  • Impacts of New Technology Adoption
• Union Support and Future Needs & Opportunities
  • Social Dialogue and Cooperative Efforts
  • Future Threats and Opportunities
• Conclusion

Explore the global trends in employment