Public transport is often described as the backbone of cities’ mobility systems. In this Mobility Talk, we will take a closer look at the actions cities and public transport authorities (PTAs) are taking to move more people with public transport and shared mobility.
This episode will explore tangible use cases and stimulate a discussion around cities’ strategies to encourage more sustainable modes of transport. This entails aspects such as how cities and PTAs collect and analyse mobility data, improve public transport user journeys, or ensure that public transport is both affordable and attractive with solutions like Demand-Responsive Transport, (partially) free public transport, integration with new mobility services, etc.
Panel of speakers
Alexandre Durand | Head of International Sales at Instant System
As Head of International Sales at Instant System, I lead global sales in the fast-growing Mobility as a Service (MaaS) sector, helping cities and corporations worldwide adopt innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable mobility and the transition toward net-zero CO2 cities. Through MaaS, I empower urban areas to reduce congestion, lower emissions, and offer seamless, multimodal and intermodal transport options that enhance the efficiency and accessibility of urban mobility networks.
With a strong foundation in Embedded Systems and Micro-systems Engineering, coupled with a double degree in Engineering and Business Management from Toulouse Business School, I combine technical expertise with a strategic approach to sustainability
Throughout my career, I’ve held diverse roles in international business development, my experience extends across project management, market expansion, and strategic sales, with professional engagements in Canada, Vietnam, Holland, and Italy.
Driven by the vision of creating greener, smarter cities, I focus on delivering mobility solutions that align with global sustainability goals and support the transformation of urban transportation systems toward a carbon-neutral future.
Thomas Geier | Policy Advisor at EMTA
Thomas Geier is a policy advisor with EMTA, the association of Europe’s metropolitan transport authorities. He is seconded to EMTA from VOR – the Public Transport Authority of Austria’s Eastern Region that serves the federal states of Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland. Having been involved in strategic transport planning and mobility innovation projects for four years, Thomas is currently charged with the PTA’s advocacy and strategic relationship management.
