“Though there is a second wave [of COVID-19] in many countries, the ridership of public transport is not decreasing – it is still increasing. Thus, the main difference from the first wave is that we now know [public transportation] is safe and people know how to behave.”

On this episode of Comfort’s Corner, part of the Transit Unplugged podcast, Mohamed Mezghani, Elected Secretary General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) joins Paul Comfort to discuss his current work and organization, as well as share some insights he has gained after 30+ years in the industry.

Today, UITP has over 1,600 member companies in 99 countries and champions sustainable urban mobility by connecting public transport stakeholders and transport modes. Mohamed Mezghani’s expertise in urban mobility policies, trends and innovations in urban transport, and public transport stakeholder relationships, make him uniquely qualified for the job of Secretary General, and also an incredibly insightful guest!

If you want to know more about UITP, check out their website.