Ready for a ride? In this episode, we’re celebrating the inaugural World Public Transport Day, created by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), along with its global partners, and we explore why public transport is the beating heart of our cities. From the "rolling focus groups" on Melbourne’s iconic trams to the colorful jeepneys of the Philippines, we share personal stories of connection from urban centres across the globe.

But it’s not just about the journey: we dive into the hard policy making it happen. Discover how Mexico City’s Metro uses unique icons to bridge literacy gaps, how Salvador is empowering women through "Women behind the Wheel," and how Amman’s new electric fleet is clearing the air. Hop on for a celebration of the journeys that move us all!

Special thanks to Mariana Batista, C40 Senior Manager for Public Transport, for her assistance in providing both translation and production support for this episode.

Featured guests:

Nobuntu Ciko Duze, Deputy Director of Transport Systems Management, Johannesburg

Nick Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne

Jim Duran Mayerstein, Senior Manager, Zero-Emission Bus Rapid Deployment Accelerator (ZEBRA) at C40

Sonto Ziqubu, C40 Executive Office Coordinator

Adriana de Jesus Ferreira, Bus Driver and Mulheres no Volante beneficiary

Yousef Al Shawarbeh, Mayor of Amman

Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities

Links:

The Transit City that could’ve been - The Ethnic Aisle

Zero emission transport - C40 Cities

Transport Sector Analysis - International Energy Agency

Completing the Trip - World Resources Institute

I got inked by the world’s oldest tattoo artist - CNN Style

Mexico City’s Metro Icons - Mexican Routes

Infographic: Joburg by taxi - Brand South Africa

Women Behind the Wheel project - Salvador City Hall

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Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.

Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.

Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/

Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/

Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/