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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.
Public transport leaders gathered in Stockholm for 55th EMTA General Meeting
Stockholm is one of the leading cities in the world when it comes to public transport. The Swedish capital provided a perfect setting for the 55th General Meeting of EMTA, held on 15-17 April. The meeting was hosted by our wonderful colleagues from SL, the public transport authority for Stockholm county. The thematical focus of
Comprehensive safety testing for cyber risks of electric buses in Oslo
Ruter in Oslo has conducted a test of two electric buses in an isolated environment inside a mountain. The purpose was to identify risks in electric buses. “This comprehensive and unique test enables us to build the right protection into the buses. Public transport in Oslo and Akershus should have access to the best technology
Boarding through all doors in regional buses of Prague metropolitan region
Since August 2025, there has been a fundamental change in boarding on suburban bus lines within the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) system. Boarding through all doors has now been enabled on almost a hundred daytime and ten night time bus lines, instead of the previous boarding only through the front door. The introduction of the
EMTA Barometer 2025 is released
The 2025 edition of the EMTA Barometer is out now, providing a comprehensive set of public transport data across the largest metropolitan areas in Europe. In 2024, the rapid decarbonisation of public transport showed no signs of slowing down. The rise of electric buses continued, particularly in the northern parts of the continent. Metropolitan regions
Ticketing and road user charging on focus during the 54th EMTA General Meeting in London
When it comes to public transport tickets, it can sound like an understatement to declare London a frontrunner, and the same holds true for road user charging. It was therefore no surprise that these themes took centre stage at the 54th General Meeting of EMTA, held in London from 8 to 10 October 2025. Leaders
Erik Norling appointed as new EMTA President
Erik Norling, the CEO of SL in Stockholm, was unanimously appointed as the new EMTA President for a two-year term in the association’s General Meeting in London on 10 October 2025. Mr Norling started at SL in 2021, when he was appointed Director of Traffic. He took on the role of CEO in April 2025.
President Katalin Walter leaves EMTA – Köszönjük, Kati!
Katalin Walter handed in her resignation as CEO of BKK to the Mayor of Budapest on May 29th, due to the extremely challenging political situation that is hindering productive and effective leadership. Subsequently, she will also leave the presidency of EMTA, a position she has held since 2023. She will remain in her role until
EMTA, POLIS and UITP held strategic dialogue on ticketing at the European Parliament
EMTA, POLIS and UITP co-organised a Strategic Dialogue on Ticketing in Urban and Regional Transport at the European Parliament on Tuesday 3 June 2025. Representatives from the European Commission and Members and advisors of the European Parliament discussed with us how EU policy can support easier cross-border travel and further strengthen the integration of metropolitan
Resilience and AI take centre stage at the 53rd EMTA General Meeting in Toulouse
How resilient is metropolitan public transport in Europe? What are the opportunities and threats of artificial intelligence when it comes to public transport? These, among many others, were some of the themes that were discussed during EMTA’s 53rd General Meeting, taking place in Toulouse on 21–23 May 2025. Public transport leaders from 25 EMTA member
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