UITP: Better mobility for people worldwide

The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is the worldwide network of public transport professionals.

UITP represents over 2900 urban, local, regional and national mobility actors from more than 90 countries on all continents.

UITP unites the entire supply chain of public transport players, such as:

• operating companies
• local, regional and national authorities
• the service and supply industry
• research institutes, academics and consultants

UITP covers all modes of public transport - metro, bus, light rail, regional and suburban railways, and waterborne transport. It also represents collective transport in a broader sense (for instance car-sharing). UITP is currently further expanding its presence on the mobility market, including the taxi sector.

UITP acts as the point of reference and a centre of best practices for the public transport sector. UITP gathers and monitors public transport statistics and mobility indicators, and acts as knowledge hub on past and current developments and future trends.

UITP’s international presence gives it a unique global perspective on hot mobility issues, whilst at the same time enabling it to place these issues in their local and regional contexts.

As such, UITP is THE worldwide expert on public transport and related issues.

UITP houses an international forum for public transport policy, offering a unique platform for inter-sectoral dialogue and for exchange and debate between the different profiles of mobility actors.

As the prime advocate and promoter of public transport, UITP works to mobilise political will with its sound evidence, and to create a favourable climate for the sector. As the representatives of the entire mobility market, UITP has a strong voice and significant influence when it comes to defending the interests of public transport.

UITP is actively engaged with a number of international bodies - such as the United Nations (UNEP, UNDESA, UNFCCC), the World Bank and European institutions – and is currently developing contacts with regional development and lending institutions.