Knowledge & Research
Committees and working groups, the beating heart of UITP
From Singapore to Brazil, Germany to Morocco, the UAE, and more, our 1,900 member organisations from across the world got involved in our events, webinars, and 80 committee and working group meetings, including new groups who met for the first time.
In March, the inaugural Shared Vehicles Committee meeting took place, while June saw the Shared Mobility Division elect its first chair, and in December the new Cable Cars Working Group kicked off. The Organising Authorities Division and Committee became ‘Public Transport and Mobility Authorities’, better reflecting the role that authorities play in UITP.
Global Urban Mobility Indicators 2022
Did you know that in 2022 a public transport fare in Jakarta, Delhi and Bangalore was just 0.10 USD? Or that Beijing had 1,537 bus vehicles per million inhabitants, and that 72% of those vehicles were battery electric?
The 2022 Global Urban Mobility Indicators report analyses public transport across 46 cities worldwide. It contains 10 benchmarking pages and in-depth looks at cities across the globe.
The Future of Mobility is in Hamburg
How do we create a sustainable and efficient public transport service? Let us learn from Hamburg, the host city of the UITP Summit 2025.
Between now and 2030, almost half of Hamburg’s required CO2 savings will come from the transport sector alone. This calls for no less than a mobility revolution. In this report, explore how Hamburg aims to make that happen.
Adapting public transport to climate change: the key for resilient cities
How can we adapt to climate change, rather than just rely on resilience?
In this Policy Brief, discover UITP's Climate Change Adaptation Framework. If adaptation is done well, it creates great opportunities to build more attractive, nature-rich, liveable cities, with strong communities and vibrant local economies.
These and all 60,000 of our publications are available to all the staff of our members on MyLibrary.
Bringing innovation to the forefront with our research projects
Advancing public transport through research and innovation
UITP continues to be a key player in research and innovation (R&I) in the public transport sector. Through its leadership and participation in projects spanning the key and pressing topics in public transport, we continue to cement our leadership role in R&I in the sector globally.
In 2024, we continued to deliver R&I solutions for our members and the sector through these projects. The year saw our involvement in over 20 third-party projects on topics ranging from automated mobility, electric BRT systems, and sustainability, just to name a few. Even more are in the pipeline for 2025 and beyond, so watch this space!
Leading
projects that shape the
future of key public
transport sectors
new projects launched in 2024:
CLEVER & NEXUS
Coordinated by UITP, eBRT2030 seeks to support sustainable urban transport by proposing innovative solutions for electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). A major milestone in electric mobility, eBRT2030 aims to demonstrate the applicability of a new generation of eBRT systems in different urban contexts with innovative solutions that are economically viable and enhanced with new automation and connectivity functionalities.
The ULTIMO project, led by DB Regio Bus with UITP as a project partner, aims to set the foundations and deploy the very first economically viable large-scale, on-demand, and passenger-oriented Automated Vehicle (AV) public transportation services. By adopting a holistic approach to AV deployment that considers all elements in a cross-sector business environment, ULTIMO wants to truly unlock the integration of AVs into cities with on-demand and door-to-door services, allowing for more sustainable, accessible, and inclusive mobility.
The UITP-led UPPER project is transforming public transport across 10 European cities through over 80 targeted measures that encourage behavioural change, optimise services, and integrate innovative technologies. Recent developments include, for instance, Thessaloniki’s new multimodal hub, improving connectivity, and Lisbon’s expanded electric bus fleet, advancing zero-emission mobility. These milestones embody UPPER’s commitment to make public transport greener, smarter, and more accessible. By delivering local solutions with global impact, UPPER strengthens public transport’s role in sustainable urban mobility.
Through this project, our members can access replicable models, AI-driven tools, and digital integration strategies to modernise public transport systems and accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility. By promoting investment in infrastructure and digital transformation, UPPER reinforces UITP’s mission of advocating for public transport.
Launched in June 2024, CLEVER is creating a unified methodology to measure greenhouse gas emissions across transport modes, covering both passenger and freight, and a variety of fuel types. By adopting a well-to-wheel approach that spans the entire energy lifecycle, CLEVER aims to ensure accurate and consistent reporting. Coordinated by PNO with UITP’s participation, the project empowers decision makers with reliable data to reduce emissions, comply with regulations, and accelerate progress toward the EU’s climate goals.
It also provides our members with reliable tools for emissions measurement and regulatory compliance while ensuring alignment with EU and national policies. Through expert forums, training sessions, and a knowledge repository, members gain insights into emission calculations, certification schemes, and their application in the global transport market.
The NEXUS project was launched in 2024 and aims to transform metro systems by developing flexible, demand-responsive capacity, optimising train operations, and enhancing sustainability. Coordinated by STAM S.r.l. and with UITP as a project partner, NEXUS will also improve train control systems to reduce costs and support more responsive operations, applying sustainable technologies to manage the total cost of ownership and reduce the energy footprint.
The project supports UITP members by identifying key gaps in metro systems and optimising user experience, vehicle design, and train control systems. Offers data-driven recommendations on automation, security, sustainability, and resilience, with application in two user cases – Sofia and Genoa.