EIT Urban Mobility is pleased to partner with ROPAT 2026, the 4th edition of Romania’s National Public Transport Congress, taking place in Bucharest from 18 to 21 November 2026. The main conference will be held on 19 November.
This year’s congress will focus on the future of public transport investment and funding in Romania, particularly in the period after 2027. It will bring together public transport operators, local authorities, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss investment needs, funding priorities and practical solutions for developing more efficient and sustainable urban and metropolitan transport systems.
What will be discussed at ROPAT 2026?
- Public transport operations and financing: Improving services and cooperation between cities, authorities and operators.
- Fleet modernisation: Clean vehicles, charging infrastructure, maintenance and operating costs.
- Digitalisation and AI: Smart ticketing, real-time passenger information and route optimisation.
- Sustainability and funding: Supporting the development of more sustainable public transport systems.
- Passenger experience: Improving accessibility, safety and service quality.
Why attend?
ROPAT 2026 offers public transport operators, local authorities and industry representatives an opportunity to discuss investment needs, future funding priorities and developments in public transport operations and technology. The congress also provides a platform to exchange perspectives on the challenges facing the sector in Romania.
The wider programme includes networking opportunities, the Romanian Public Transport Awards Gala and technical sessions.
Discover the full programme and event details on the ROPAT 2026 website.