TTC aims to establish a globally recognised platform for transformative transport dialogue, delivering not only ideas—but actionable solutions that shape future mobility systems

Transformative Transport Conference (TTC) 2026

Reimagining Transport as a Service for Inclusive, Sustainable Futures

📅 12–13 August 2026
📍 Hybrid: Online (Day 1) + UK In-Person (Day 2)

A Global Platform for Transformative Transport Services

The Transformative Transport Conference (TTC) 2026, convened by TRATSEDI, brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and innovators to rethink how transport systems are designed, delivered, and experienced.

Moving beyond traditional infrastructure-focused discussions, TTC positions transport as a service ecosystem—one that shapes access, inclusion, and everyday life outcomes, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Building on the success of previous editions: TTC 2024 – Fully online, global participation and TTC 2025 – Hybrid engagement with in-person sessions in the UK, TTC 2026 takes the next step: from insight to action.

Transport systems worldwide face persistent challenges:
- Limited accessibility for people with disabilities and vulnerable users
- Fragmented systems with poor coordination
- Unequal access to digital and financial infrastructure
- Sustainability pressures and urban mobility constraints
TTC 2026 provides a solution-oriented space to address these issues by connecting theory, policy, and practice.
- Academic researchers and doctoral students
- Transport operators and industry professionals
- Policymakers and regulators
- NGOs and development organisations
- Technology providers and mobility innovators
- Exposure to cutting-edge research and real-world case studies
- Opportunities for collaboration across sectors
- Practical insights for policy and service design
- Publication and dissemination opportunities
- Engagement with a global community focused on impact

Conference Format

Day 1 – Online (Global Access)

Keynote presentations
Thematic panel discussions
Accessible participation from around the world

Day 2 – In-Person (UK)

Workshops and applied sessions
Industry and policy roundtables
Networking and collaboration opportunities

The Tracks

The conference revolves around three pivotal tracks that serve as the cornerstone of transformative transport services. Prospective presenters are encouraged to align their presentations with one of these tracks.

Sustainability

Exploring how transport services can reduce environmental impact while supporting resilient and efficient mobility systems across urban and rural contexts.
Research ideas:
- Low-carbon transport service models in developing and developed contexts
- Service-based approaches to decarbonising public transport
- Sustainable mobility in informal transport systems
- Policy mechanisms for greener transport services
- Behavioural change and sustainable travel adoption
- Rural transport sustainability and access gaps
- Integrating sustainability into transport service design
Inclusivity

Focusing on how transport services can be designed to improve access, equity, and mobility justice for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Research ideas:
- Accessibility challenges for people with disabilities in transport systems
- Gendered mobility and safety in public transport
- Transport exclusion and social inequality
- Community-driven transport solutions in underserved areas
- Inclusive design in mobility services
- Informal transport and accessibility for vulnerable users
- Policy and governance for equitable mobility systems
Technology

Examining how digital innovation can enhance coordination, efficiency, and user experience in transport service delivery.
Research ideas:
- Smart mobility platforms and service integration
- Data-driven transport planning and optimisation
- Digital payment systems and financial inclusion in transport
- AI and automation in mobility services
- Technology adoption in informal transport systems
- Governance and ethics of data in transport services
- Bridging the digital divide in smart mobility