OPENING SESSION | Funding Strategies for the Increasing Role & Importance of Modern Urban and Intercity Bus Services
The Socio-Economic Backbone of PT

OPENING SESSION | Funding Strategies for the Increasing Role & Importance of Modern Urban and Intercity Bus Services

The Socio-Economic Backbone of PT
Bus System Management for Authorities
Opening Session
Monday, Oct 6, 2025
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Europe/Brussels

Free of charge - Registration obliged

Busworld Congress – ZEB Conference | Busworld Congress – ZEB Conference
English
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This session is in collaboration with Arthur D. Little

Ensuring the development and sustainability of efficient public transport is crucial. The strategies encompass a range of financial mechanisms, including government subsidies, public-private partnerships, and green financing options. Leveraging fare revenues alongside innovative funding sources like congestion charges can help balance costs and improve service coverage. Green bonds and sustainable investment opportunities are increasingly being used to support the transition to low-emission buses. Effective funding solutions are key to creating a reliable, modern, and environmentally friendly bus network.

Speakers

Tom Cunnington

Head of Logistics and ManufacturingTransport for London

Thomas Geier

Secretary GeneralEMTA (European Metropolitan Transport Authorities)

Antoine GRANGE

CEO EuropeTransdev

Cristina Pou Fonnolà

Head of Road Public Transport of the Mobility and Transport Direction of Government of Catalonia.Government of Catalonia, Transport Direction

José Serrano

Energy Transition AnalystRabobank

Moderators

Mickael Tauvel

Lead Global Mobility Competence CenterArthur D. Little