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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...

UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg is taking place from 15 to 18 June. For four days, the city in northern Germany will become the epicentre of the global mobility debate: conferences, press conferences, product launches and networking make the UITP Summit the highlight for all urban mobility professionals...

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The transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe is entering a new phase as electrification expands beyond city buses into intercity and coach segments, bringing new operational and infrastructural requirements into focus. This shift will be addressed during the event “From city to intercity: the ...

Autonomous driving technologies are gradually appearing in public transport operations across Europe through pilot services and demonstrations, with a recent study by McKinsey stating that one out of three bus operators in Europe is considering buying an autonomous bus in the next five years. In a v...

Sponsored by IONCOR Finnish battery specialist IONCOR is expanding its focus on heavy-duty applications, positioning its modular battery platforms for electric bus OEMs across Europe. The European battery systems specialist, formerly the battery division of Valmet Automotive, has transitioned into a...

From city streets to long-haul routes, Ultrafabrics has long been a trusted partner to the global transport industry, delivering high-performance upholstery fabrics for passenger transport, automotive, aviation and beyond. Known for combining refined aesthetics with uncompromising performance, Ultra...

In 2025, Higer sold a total of 14,246 complete vehicles. According to data from Chinabuses.org, Higer topped the Chinese bus sales charts in both January and February 2026, with total sales of 3,417 vehicles. It is worth noting that to date, Higer has sold a total of 55,714 new energy buses worldwid...

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IT-TRANS 2022 will not held in March but in May: the UITP-backed event has been scheduled to 10-12 May 2022. The exhibition is the largest event of its kind dedicated to digitalisation and Information Technology in public transport. «Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, UITP has worked hard to make ...

There’s only #ONEPLANet. UITP is launching a new campaign focused on the climate crisis. In this regards, the international association of public transport is calling on all decision makers to place public transport at the heart of their agenda in order to lower local air pollution. The Climat...

Top executives from 40 public transport organisations from 23 countries urge authorities to make cities benefit from public transport by exploring new funding mechanisms, such as Land Value Capture, to allocate a fair part of the economic value generated by the increase in land value where public tr...

50 per cent of the bus fleets worldwide are diesel buses. Electric buses account for almost 18% of the buses. Thanks to China. UITP is setting off on a journey with “The Story of the Bus”. In the short term future the organization will release four key sector publications, that will be presented wit...

UITP and ACEA urge EU members to scale up support measures for alternative fuel infrastructure for buses. The two organization, representing public transport sector and automobile industry respectively, issued a joint call addressed to EU countries in order to demand an increase in investments in ch...

UITP is proud to announce the launch of APOLLO-EU, a new platform that will bring together European transport authorities and operators to boost and support the exchange of knowledge and expertise on clean bus deployment. APOLLO-EU will be officially launched during the UITP Global Public Transport ...

Mobility on top. As the EU elections approach (they’ll take place between 23 and 26 May), UITP is calling for all forthcoming decision makers to take highly care of the topic of mobility in their agenda for the next five years. The international organization of public transport has released a ...

Busworld Academy and UITP have announced a continuation of a strategic partnership that will see the two collaborate for the International Bus Conference in 2019. The agreement – jointly signed by Busworld Academy President Redgy Deschacht and UITP Secretary General Mohamed Mezghani – continue...

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Why MENA region matters for public transport: UITP’s Hashem Alhendawi highlights strategic, financial and mindset shifts

UITP monitoring Gulf geopolitical developments ahead of Dubai Summit

From e-coaches to UITP insights on MENA, Altas industrial strategy and Europe’s trolleybus revival (and more) in new Sustainable Bus magazine

Gautier Brodeo named UITP President, Lilli Matson appointed Deputy President

VDV head Oliver Wolff takes Vice President role at UITP

UITP Summit 2025, 401 exhibitors (+20%) and some relevant news! What we have seen in Hamburg [PROGRESSIVELY UPDATED]

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Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus’ session at BUS2BUS

A bus driving with no hands on the wheel? Karsan Autonomous e-Atak explained [VIDEO]

From automotive volumes to e-buses and e-trucks: Finnish IONCOR expands heavy-duty battery platform

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors

Higer posts +14k units sold in 2025 as it expands European cooperation and prepares new e-bus launch

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IT-TRANS 2022: March edition postponed to 10-12 May

Public transport to fight climate crisis. UITP calls for governments attention

Public transport leaders ask authorities to innovating funding systems. A UITP campaign

Half of buses worldwide are diesel, 18% electric. UITP focuses on buses with a new report

UITP and ACEA, a joint call to demand investments in charging/refuelling infrastructures

UITP leads APOLLO-EU platform. A network to support operators in clean bus deployment

“Mobility on top”, UITP is out with a manifesto for EU elections

Busworld Academy – UITP, the partnership get stronger

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