Six key areas of public transport
Each chapter includes case studies, as well as supporting campaign materials and education resources.
1. Public Ownership
We believe that public ownership is the best framework for creating a great public transport system for passengers and workers.
2. Public Financing
It is often the case, that expansion of the road network is funded from the general tax base, while public transport is underfunded.
3. Employment and Decent Work
Levels of formal recognition and regulation of informal public transport services varies
from city to city and country to country.
from city to city and country to country.
4. Women in Public Transport
Women workers are underrepresented in the industry and face unequal employment
opportunities.
opportunities.
5. Worker Control of Technology
This report offers a look at different types of smart cities around the world by exploring the marketing narrative that so strongly shapes the debate around them
6. Climate Change
In the rapidly growing cities of the global south, studies have shown the limited availability of public transport is a major factor driving the rise of private vehicle ownership.
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People’s Public Transport Policy Demands
The ITF has developed these demands from three sources: existing ITF policies and statements; recent developments and experiences in the urban transport sector; and external contributions from
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Additional Materials
Additional materials including: The Pandemic Local Public Transport Funding and Union Responses Global South, Recommendations For Sustainable + Just local Public Transport Funding...
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Manifesto on Sustainable Public Transport Investment, Funding and Fares
The question of sustainable investment, funding and fares is central to determining if the future of our public transport systems will be one of slow decline and increased inequality or of improvement
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ITF and Buenos Aires Governor to work together against anti-worker agenda
The ITF and provincial government vow to defend workers’ rights and the Argentine union model. The International Transport Worker’s Federation (ITF) joined Alex Kicillof, Governor of Buenos Aires, and
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Statement to Members Year End 2025
Statement to members following the annual return of the International Transport Workers Federation for the year ended 31st December 2025, in accordance with Section 32A of the UK Trade Union and
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