Artificial Intelligence in Public Transport

UITP Academy, in partnership with its Regional Training Centre EMT Madrid, is launching an in-person training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Public Transport between 21-23 October 2025. The course will be 3 days including international case studies.

In today’s fast-paced world, the public transport industry is evolving rapidly, and technology is playing a pivotal role whereby Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are transforming public transport by enhancing efficiency, customer experience, and operational intelligence. This training programme will provide a comprehensive understanding of AI applications in public mobility, equipping participants with the knowledge, tools, and insights to navigate the future of intelligent transport systems.

Through expert-led discussions and case studies, participants will explore real-world AI applications that optimize service reliability, passenger experience, and resource allocation. The course will highlight data-driven decision-making, showcasing how AI leverages big data to improve transport networks. Additionally, it will address the challenges of AI implementation, including organizational change, ecosystem integration, and risk management.

This course builds on a year-long research project on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mass Public Transport. More than 100 experts from authorities, operators, industry providers and academics contributed to the research in providing insights on the future of AI in public transport and helping define key building blocks for the sector to successfully embark in their AI journey. The extensive knowledge collated during the research together with experience from early AI adopters in public transport and beyond will be shared during the training.

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– Full training programme

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The aim is to teach and discuss the possible applications of AI in public transport. Trainers and guest speakers will address the topic with a reduced coverage of the technical know-how. The sessions will be both theory and practical in a lecture and interactive manner.

• Understand and discuss the concept of AI and Machine Learning
• Broaden your knowledge and perspective on possible applications of artificial intelligence in public transport by learning and sharing experience with professional leaders
• Learn about the possible opportunities for making public transport modes more efficient and customer oriented with artificial intelligence applications
• Understand the role of data to help AI be more effective
• Understand the impact of new technology and how organisations can leverage on the opportunity
• Understand how to create new partnerships and ecosystems to leverage more value from AI
• Learn from best practices from around the world, showcases from local operators, authorities and the industry
• Learn about approaches, challenges and possible causes of failures in implementing AI projects in the public transport industry

• Public transport managers and engineers in operation, strategy, planning, maintenance and IT/innovation departments
• Data scientists/analysts, modellers seeking to have a better understanding of public transport market needs
• Staff from strategic management
• AI companies’ employees with particular interest in public transport market and passenger experience
• Staff from public transport operators or authorities responsible for the planning, implementation & running of AI and automation related services
• The course is suitable for participants from companies worldwide

• Get inspired by our trainers, understand the main principles of artificial intelligence from successful best practices
• Participate to interactive plenary sessions with introduction by course leaders, presentation by trainers and open discussion with participants
• Address topics and issues from an international perspective, enriched by different cultural approaches and points of views
• Participate in practical exercises ‘in the field’ allowing you to apply the principles and methods learnt during the training course
• Benefit from a unique exchange of knowledge and experience between professionals

UITP Training Programs and all related processes are certified for ISO 21001: 2018 – the standard for Educational organisations – Management systems for educational organisations.

Our trainers are international experts and professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in the development and application of Artificial Intelligence in Public Transport.