UITP MENA Bus Workshop - Towards Zero-Emission Mobility: Unveiling the MENA Electric Bus Adoption

The MENA region stands at a pivotal moment in its journey toward decarbonised, inclusive, and technologically advanced urban transport systems. As cities strive to meet climate goals and reduce their carbon footprint, electric buses have emerged as a cornerstone of future-ready mobility strategies across the region.

We are inviting you to join us for an engaging day of an exclusive launch of UITP MENA’s latest flagship research project exploring one of the most transformative shifts in our regional public transport: the rise of electric buses across the MENA landscape. The study unveils the latest insights from the MENA region on electric buses and provides a platform for strategic dialogue on accelerating the region’s transition to zero-emission public buses.

In addition to the insights from our latest report, the event features high-level discussions, expert panels, and technical sessions that highlight numerous topics related to public buses and technological innovations.

The UITP MENA Bus Platform will be held on an invite-basis on May 5th 2025, with the workshop conducted on May 6th, 2025, the concluding day to the program.

• Gain first-hand insights into MENA’s evolving electric bus status, including:
  • Electric bus landscape in MENA cities: Understand regional decarbonisation targets and the current status of electric bus adoption across MENA cities.
  • Drivers and challenges of electric bus adoption: Explore the key enablers and barriers influencing electric bus deployment in MENA, and benchmark against global pioneers to identify lessons and gaps.
  • A deep dive into cost-benefit analysis: Understand the full value proposition of electric buses through a comprehensive assessment including socioeconomic impacts.
• Participate in panel discussion: Hear from public transport authorities and policymakers as they explore the policy, regulatory, and financing frameworks needed to scale electric bus deployment in the region.
• Engage in technical sessions: Dive into the recent bus projects, procurement strategies, smart technologies, and many others.
• Network and exchange knowledge: Connect with key stakeholders across the public transport ecosystem and contribute to open discussions shaping the regional e-bus transition.

Whether you are a decision-maker, transport authority, transport operator, industry leader, or a researcher, this event will offer a unique opportunity to engage in evidence-based discussions.

Be part of the conversation. Discover the findings. Contribute to the transition.