Upcoming GNPT Events
4th Annual Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day
at Transforming Transportation 2026
The in-person event happens on March 12, 2026 in Washington D.C. alongside Transforming Transportation 2026 (TTDC2026).
Attendance to P/PTD is free but space is limited. Please note that the organizers are NOT offering any travel assistance or travel stipends, and WILL NOT assist with visas or other travel documentation.
IMPT: You will need to register for TTD2026 separately to attend the main conference in-person or online. Registering for P/PTD does not provide entrance to Transforming Transportation and vice-versa.
Theme: Advancing Paratransit / Popular Transport - From Understanding to Action
This half-day event is dedicated to knowledge sharing and discussions on pathways to improve paratransit services in developing cities. It combines plenary presentations, a roundtable, and interactive workshops to collectively reflect on key themes for the industry. Paratransit Day is brought to you by the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), the Global Network for Popular Transportation (GNPT), the Partnership for Research on Informal and Shared Mobility (PRISM), Research on Infrastructure in Developing Economies (RIDE), the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF), the World Bank, and the World Resources Institute (WRI).
Objectives:
Take stock of the latest trends and evidence on paratransit across regions
Identify concrete action areas
Strengthen collaboration between key stakeholders
Who should attend:
City and national government officials working on urban mobility
Civil society and researchers
Industry representatives
Technical and financial partners involved in the sector
Draft Event Program:
This year’s edition of Paratransit Day includes parallel workshops on the following themes:
Public Health and Road Safety – Air pollution, road safety, climate adaptation, and the role of popular transport in access to health services and care work
Business Models and Financing – Fleet renewal, financial viability, incentives, and the roles of governments, operators, and private sector actors
Regulation of Two-Wheelers – Regulatory approaches for paratransit and motorcycle taxis, including lessons from global regulatory scans and emerging model frameworks
Address:
1818 H Street NW, Washington, D.C., U.S. (World Bank Headquarters)
Use the Visitor Entrance on 18th St. NW