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EMTA Barometer 2026 is released
The 2026 edition of the EMTA Barometer is now released, offering a fresh perspective on the data shaping public transport across Europe. The barometer examines public transport performance in European metropolitan areas in 2025. Last year, operating costs continued their ascent, compounded by uncertainty over the continent’s security and economic outlook. Ticket revenues and ridership,
EMTA 56th General Meeting – Sofia
The 56th General Meeting of EMTA will be organised in Sofia, Bulgaria on 21-23 October 2026, hosted by our colleagues at the Sofia Urban Mobility Centre (SUMC). The thematic focus of the meeting will be on public transport ticketing and the integration of regional rail services. Programme and relevant material Presentations Photos Invitation letter, preliminary
EMTA’s 56th General Meeting in Sofia: Ticketing and regional rail services high on the agenda
Public transport leaders of the largest metropolitan transport authorities gathered for the 56th General Meeting of EMTA in Sofia, Bulgaria. The meeting was hosted by the local public transport authority, Sofia Urban Mobility Centre, an EMTA member since 2023. Against the rich cultural backdrop of Bulgaria’s capital, the focus of the event was centred on
EMTA and IRU call for workable Buy European rules for electric buses
European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA) and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are urging the Irish Presidency and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to fix key provisions in the Industrial Accelerator Act’s proposed “Buy European” rules for electric vehicles, warning that the current approach risks forcing working electric buses off the road and penalising public
EMTA 55th General Meeting – Stockholm
The 55th General Meeting of EMTA will be organised in Stockholm on 15-17 April 2026, hosted by our colleagues at the Traffic Administration of Stockholm Region (SL). The thematic focus of the meeting will be on contracting and autonomous vehicles. You can access more information on the Members Only section of the website!
CIVITAS Forum 2026 – Thessaloniki
The CIVITAS Forum 2026, the flagship event of the CIVITAS Initiative, will take place from 15-17 September 2026 in the coastal city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Since 2003, the CIVITAS Forum has been a dynamic conference for smart, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility. The Forum welcomes city representatives, policymakers, practitioners, planners, academics and mobility enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond to
Connecting Europe Days 2026 – Brussels
Connecting Europe Days 2026, Europe’s mobility flagship event, takes place from 28 September to 1 October 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. The event will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a competitive, resilient, safe and sustainable transport sector in Europe. Read more
EMTA 54th General Meeting – London 8-10 October 2025
The 54th General Meeting of EMTA was organised in London on 8-10 October 2025, hosted by our colleagues at Transport for London. The thematic focus of the meeting was on public transport ticketing and tariff policy. The elections for the EMTA Board and President were be held at the meeting. Meeting presentations Meeting materials Programme
EMTA calls for recognition of integrated metropolitan transport networks in a letter to President Ursula von der Leyen
EMTA sent a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Commissioner for Transport Apóstolos Tzitzikóstas, to express once again the serious concerns of Europe’s metropolitan transport authorities regarding the current direction of the Single Digital Booking and Ticketing Regulation (SDBTR) as part of the passenger mobility package to be published next week.
Stockholm: 15-17 April 2026
The 55th General Meeting of EMTA was organised in Stockholm on 15-17 April 2026, hosted by our colleagues at the Traffic Administration of Stockholm Region (SL). The thematic focus of the meeting was on contracting and autonomous vehicles. Meeting presentations More information:Meeting programme, logistical information and relevant materialInvitation package with an invitation letter, preliminary agenda
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