What are the challenges and opportunities in sustainable mobility?

The urgency of the ecological transition persists. In Slovenia, for example, flooding has resulted in clean-up costs representing 10% of GDP, and we are also seeing alarming figures elsewhere. However, with climate targets now set in Europe, several questions are emerging:

• How will I get around?
• Will I be able to afford it?
• Will there still be jobs in the mobility sector?

These concerns must be taken seriously.

We have completed the first phase of the European Green Deal with these objectives, but the second phase will be just as crucial. We need to work towards fair, accessible and affordable mobility. In addition, stable policies are needed to stimulate demand for clean mobility. For example, rental schemes for electric cars can be adapted to public transport, which is obviously important for companies like Transdev. The transition to zero-emission buses is essential. It is crucial to make these measures accessible to cities, and to ensure the quality of buses to enable European manufacturers to play a role in the economy. Multimodal transport remains a priority, with seamless integration between public transport, cycling and other means of urban travel.