From our President and Secretary General

Renée AMILCAR

UITP President

As we look back on 2024 and the incredible achievements made, these moments of reflection bring me excitement for the times ahead.

2024 saw the preparation of UITP’s Strategic Plan for 2025-28 as a roadmap for the future.

The red thread of putting people first runs from the first page, right to the final aim and objective.

UITP will become stronger as an association by focusing our strategic direction on the people who matter the most: our colleagues and our members...

UITP Secretary General

As we take the time to reflect on the past year of activities, I am always excited to see what the year of achievement looks like when gathered together in our annual Activity Report.

This Activity Report is for you: our members and the public transport sector, and with another 12 months of moments to focus on, these achievements highlight the efforts made by UITP and our members to benefit passengers, communities and cities across the globe.

Throughout 2024, our global team of experts worked closely with members, stakeholders, and partners to collaborate on knowledge output, networking to share ideas and insights, and work on the collective aim of advancing sustainable urban mobility. I had the privilege of engaging with many of you at various events and gatherings, witnessing firsthand our joint commitment to this vital cause.

Our members

With a thriving, and growing network of more than 1,900 members across the globe, UITP unites public transport and urban mobility leaders, shaping the future of sustainable transport.

In 2024, our global reach grew stronger than ever, welcoming more than 140 new members into our international community. We also launched an exciting new Cable Car Working Group, broadening our representation across the sector ensuring every voice is around the table as we collectively shape the future of urban mobility.

UITP Governance

From the Executive Board to our Divisions and Committees, UITP's governance structure ensures that our Association is managed with democracy, transparency, and efficiency at its core. All of us within UITP collaborate seamlessly to address all aspects of sustainable urban mobility on a global scale.

Putting people first with our new 2025-2028 strategic plan

With many exchanges and consultations with our Boards, members, and staff during the course of the year, we finished 2024 by launching our new People First focused Strategic Plan, a four-year roadmap to advance sustainable urban mobility by continuously evolving and adapting to global changes.

More than 130 employees working across the globe

Did you know that our team of colleagues come from 30 different countries? By working in 13 locations in five continents, we are proud to bring together such a diverse and enthusiastic group of people to help us advance sustainable mobility for all. Our collective aim? To advance public transport, with the passenger at the very heart of all we do!

Images from various internal staff events.

Working for a more diverse and inclusive UITP

Recognising our gender diversity efforts

In spring 2024 we celebrated winning the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) award at the European Association Awards at a special ceremony in Brussels. The prize was awarded for UITP’s policy on gender equality, which has been in place since November 2021. We’re proud of our policy, and extremely grateful to be recognised for its achievements!

UITP is committed to advancing gender equity within public transport and our policy aims to address the imbalance that exists. We know that more needs to be done, and that public transport has historically been designed and operated predominantly by men, often neglecting the specific needs of women. Our policy aims to bridge this gap by ensuring gender parity within UITP and encouraging more women to engage with our activities.

Since its launch, UITP has eliminated manels (men-only panels), doubled the number of women speakers at our events, and achieved significant representation of women on our boards and management team. Achievements made, more to be done! Join us in our ongoing quest to diversify our sector.

Increasing engagement through the UITP members’ survey

We are pleased to report a significant increase in participation in the 2024 UITP Survey, a key foundation for our Strategic Plan, with notable improvement in the Engagement Index. Conducted every other year, the survey highlights our continuous progress in member engagement and satisfaction, reinforcing our ambition for the future.

This positive trend is a direct result of the dedication and collaboration across our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to UITP members, suppliers, customers, and our Public Transport partners for your trust and support throughout the year. Your commitment motivates us to strive for even greater achievements.