Public transport at the heart of tomorrow’s urban mobility

By Alain Flausch, UITP Secretary General (International Association of Public Transport)

Change is afoot in the world of transport. Cities around the world are experiencing rapid urbanisation, which is leading to greater demand for urban mobility. Daily urban trips worldwide are predicted to rise from 7.5 billion in 2005 to 11.5 billion in 2025. Our over-reliance on the private car is leading to congestion, poor air quality and a lack of urban space.

Despite this, younger generations are less interested in owning a car or even obtaining a driving licence than their parents and the emergence of new mobility solutions and players are helping to make car-free urban living a reality...