Call for Paper

The Transformative Transport Conference (TTC) 2026, convened by TRATSEDI, invites submissions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders interested in advancing transport as a service ecosystem.

The conference focuses on how transport services can be transformed through sustainability, inclusivity, and technology, moving beyond infrastructure-led perspectives to deliver meaningful, real-world impact.

Conference Tracks

Track 1: Sustainability in Transport Services

This track explores how transport services can contribute to environmental sustainability while maintaining efficiency and accessibility. Contributions may examine system-level transformations, policy interventions, and service innovations that enable low-carbon and resilient mobility.

Indicative Themes

  • Decarbonisation of transport services

  • Sustainable mobility transitions and service innovation

  • Environmental policy and regulatory frameworks in transport

  • Sustainability in informal and emerging transport systems

  • Behavioural change and sustainable travel practices

  • Rural and peri-urban mobility sustainability

  • Service design for environmentally responsible transport

Keywords: Sustainable mobility, decarbonisation, low-carbon transport, green transport services, mobility transitions, environmental policy, service design, transport sustainability

Track 2: Inclusivity and Mobility Justice

This track focuses on how transport services can enhance accessibility, equity, and inclusion for diverse user groups. Submissions are encouraged to engage with issues of vulnerability, lived experience, and structural inequalities in mobility systems.

Indicative Themes

  • Accessibility and transport for people with disabilities

  • Gendered mobility and safety in transport systems

  • Transport poverty and social exclusion

  • Community-driven and grassroots mobility solutions

  • Inclusive service design and user-centred approaches

  • Informal transport and accessibility challenges

  • Governance and policy for equitable mobility

Keywords: Inclusive mobility, accessibility, disability and transport, mobility justice, transport inequality, social exclusion, user-centred design, vulnerable consumers

Track 3: Technology and Digital Transformation in Transport

This track examines the role of technology in transforming transport services, with a focus on digital platforms, data, and innovation. Contributions may explore both opportunities and challenges, including governance, ethics, and access.

Indicative Themes

  • Smart mobility platforms and service integration

  • Data-driven transport planning and optimisation

  • Digital payment systems and financial inclusion

  • Artificial intelligence and automation in mobility

  • Technology adoption in informal transport systems

  • Data governance, ethics, and privacy in transport

  • Digital divide and access to smart mobility

Keywords: Smart mobility, digital transport, mobility platforms, transport data, AI in transport, fintech and mobility, digital inclusion, transport innovation

Submission Types

We welcome:

  • Conceptual papers

  • Empirical research (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)

  • Case studies and industry insights

  • Policy and practice-oriented contributions

Submissions should demonstrate clear alignment with one or more of the conference tracks and offer theoretical, empirical, or practical insights.

Key Dates

  • Call for Papers Opens: 1 May 2026

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 20 June 2026

  • Notification of Decision: 6 July 2026

  • Author Confirmation Deadline: 20 July 2026

  • Final Programme Announcement: 22–25 July 2026

  • Final Presenter Confirmation: 1 August 2026

  • Conference Dates: 12–13 August 2026

Submission Guidelines

  • Submit an abstract of 300–500 words

  • Clearly indicate:

    • Conference track

    • Research objective or problem

    • Methodology (if applicable)

    • Key contribution or expected insights

Submissions should be concise, relevant, and aligned with the Transformative Transport Services agenda.

Why Participate

  • Present your work to a global audience

  • Engage with academics, industry, and policymakers

  • Contribute to impactful discussions on mobility

  • Opportunities for publication and collaboration

How to Submit

Download the submission template
👉 [Download Template]

Complete your extended abstract

  • Follow the structured sections in the template

  • Maximum 500 words

  • Ensure clear managerial and policy implications

Upload your your abstract online

  • Format: Word or PDF

  • File name: TTC2026_AuthorName

  • Submit/upload your abstract [here]

📩 For enquiries: ttc@tratsedi.com

Join TTC 2026

Be part of a growing global community shaping the future of transport through sustainability, inclusivity, and technology.