Bus

According to UITP’s knowledge base, the bus is the most used mode of public transport around the world. With millions of journeys being taken daily, we know there really is no sustainable mobility within our cities without boarding the bus. The bus has a long and rich history within the sector, and UITP.

The image of the bus has been resurrected in recent years, with the creation of new services, innovative operations and the promotion of original policies bolstering the sector. New innovative policy and strong political drive has helped advance the bus to new heights, as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and the electric bus have found great international success. The bus also plays a vital role in the discussion on climate change and automation as reducing emissions and road fatalities as well as curbing congestion in our cities. The innovative bus systems immensely contribute to achieve cleaner and cooperative, connected and automated urban mobility.

At UITP, bus operators work within the relevant Committee on important issues such as maintenance, operation and development. Knowledge exchange and knowledge generation for the entire sector is the main goal.

The bus market in Europe is changing. Across the continent, bus fleets are both growing and becoming cleaner. For many bus operators and authorities alike, improving sustainability is an enormous challenge. Ambition is great – but it must go together with realistic targets and feasible expectations of capacity. With that said, the results of our Bus Fleet Survey 2023 indicate that the bus sector is moving in the right direction.