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UITP has published a position paper supporting the principle of European preference while calling for a pragmatic and gradual “Made in EU” framework for the public transport sector. The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has outlined its position on the European Union’s emerging “M...

As the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2026 was initially scheduled to take place in Dubai from 21 to 23 April, the Middle East and North Africa region was preparing to be positioned at the centre of the global public transport agenda. Large-scale network expansions, accelerated fleet electrific...

UITP has informed Summit registrants that it is monitoring geopolitical developments in the Gulf region ahead of the 2026 Global Public Transport Summit scheduled in Dubai from 21 to 23 April. The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has sent a communication to participants registere...

From coach electrification and OEMs industrial strategies to charging infrastructure, battery roadmaps and the evolving role of trolleybuses, the first issue of Sustainable Bus Magazine for 2026 aims (again) to offer a detailed snapshot of a bus and coach sector in rapid transformation. As the openi...

UITP has announced a change in its leadership, with Gautier Brodeo assuming the role of President from 21 November 2025, and Lilli Matson joining as Deputy President. The new appointments come following the early departure of former President Renée Amilcar, elected in 2023, who stated she is now foc...

Oliver Wolff, Chief Executive of the association of German transport companies VDV has been elected Vice President of UITP, the global organization of public transport. His mandate on the UITP Executive Board will run for two years. Oliver Wolff elected as UITP Vice President UITP represents more th...