Belgium – The Fifth Conference on Bus System Management for Local and Regional Authorities will convene on October 8 at Busworld Europe in Brussels, providing a platform for city and regional decision-makers to examine the future of bus operations in urban and peri-urban contexts. With public transport central to achieving climate and mobility targets, the event will address how authorities can balance service quality, affordability and sustainability.

Sessions will cover topics ranging from financing zero-emission fleets and building charging infrastructure to data-driven system planning and new mobility integrations. Speakers are expected to underline how digital tools, such as real-time passenger information, integrated ticketing, and AI-assisted scheduling, can improve service reliability and passenger satisfaction.

Delegates will also discuss the governance and funding frameworks needed to enable local and regional authorities to deliver ambitious network upgrades. The conference will highlight how collaboration between public and private stakeholders can support more resilient, efficient and sustainable bus systems, while ensuring equity and accessibility remain at the core of mobility planning.

By focusing on the unique challenges of city and regional networks, the Fifth Conference will provide vital insights into how authorities can manage the transition towards smarter, cleaner and more connected bus services.

A link to the Fifth Conference on Bus System Management for Local and Regional Authorities can be found here: https://www.busworldeurope.org/congress/local-and-regional-authorities