1、 MAV-STARTREPORTJUNE|2025GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT IN URBAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT 2International Association of Public Transport(UITP)Rue Sainte-Marie,6|B-1080 Brussels|BelgiumTel:+32 2 673 61 00infouitp.orgwww.uitp.org UITP International Association of Public Transport,2025All rights reserved/No part of this pu

2、blication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the International Association of Public TransportUITP&ITF JOINT PUBLICATIONCRESTONE WITSELL AND GEORGE ONOFREI,PHD1EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThis report,commissioned by the International Association of Pu

3、blic Transport(UITP)and the International Transport Workers Federation(ITF),offers a forward-looking assess-ment of global employment trends in the urban public trans-port(UPT)sector.It explores how workforce composition,technological advancement,sustainability imperatives,and social dialogue are re

4、shaping the future of public transport work.Drawing on new data and interviews,the report high-lights how workforce composition,technological progress,and climate action are shaping a more sustainable,inclusive,and resilient future for public transport.Urban public transport remains central to achie

5、ving ur-ban climate goals and improving mobility for all.While challenges such as workforce shortages,ageing staff,and technological transitions persist,the sector is responding with increasing innovation,collaboration,and investment in people.Key findings include:The UPT workforce is evolving,with

6、new opportunities emerging in information technology(IT),engineering,pro-ject management,and electric vehicle(EV)systems.While some traditional roles are shifting,overall demand for skilled workers continues to grow,alongside service expansion.Technology and sustainability are accelerating transform