Revolution in local transport: Uitp congress started in Hamburg!

Revolution in local transport: Uitp congress started in Hamburg!

Hamburg, Deutschland - The start of the Uitp Summit 2025 in Hamburg is in full swing! On Sunday, June 15th, the significant local transport congress in the exhibition halls opened its doors and attracted more than 10,000 trade visitors from all over the world. The event, which takes place until Wednesday, is a central meeting point for experts who deal with the future of local public transport and the fight against traffic jams in urban areas. The [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/grosser- Nahverkehrsverkehrskongress-in-hamburg-Getted, mobility festival102.html) reports that the central theme of the event is autonomous that is becoming increasingly important in the course of digitization.

Around 400 exhibitors present their latest traffic products at this congress. We can be particularly excited about the presentation of the fully autonomous ID.Buzz from VW in cooperation with the collective taxian bidder Moia, which will take place on Tuesday. Furthermore, the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV) shows its visionary “stop of the future”, equipped with a AI-supported avatar that acts as a travel assistant. Another highlight is the presentation of 25 autonomous electrical lines through Moia, which are already used in city traffic.

innovations and digital solutions

Another exciting part of the congress is the idea of ​​the Urban Data Platform Hamburg (UDP_HH). This digital platform enables a virtual representation of the physical environment in urban areas and offers decision -making aids for urban planning, political and administrative decisions. Based on over 600 data records from geobasis data, the UDP_HH aims to improve urban development through interaction and citizen participation. It can be seen as an immersive 3D experience that enables users to interact with VR models in real time-an innovation that will be expanded by the end of 2025, as can be seen on the Uitp-Website.

In addition, the support program for autonomous and networked driving, which was officially introduced on September 2, 2022, is also discussed at the event. This program aims to promote digitization and automation in the mobility sector. Particular attention is paid to the improvement of intermodal mobility offers and the development of the "first and last mile". Applications can be submitted by a variety of groups, including companies and research institutions, such as the Funding database.

A look into the future

The discussions about sustainable traffic and innovative traffic concepts can be felt in the entire congress. The exhibitors and speakers have a good knack for progress and show how important it is to revolutionize local transport. The Mobility Festival, which took place on Jungfernstieg, also gives an insight into the local mobility culture and the change that is already underway in the Hanseatic city. Against the background of rising urban challenges, it is extremely important that suitable solutions are found that not only tackle today's problems, but also look into the future.

Overall, the Uitp Summit 2025 not only promises interesting technical discussions in Hamburg, but also a lively platform that brings together generations of traffic experts. An event that moves - not just in a figurative sense!