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Explore our latest sustainable mobility news! Discover TUMI’s latest activities in the monthly TUMI Updates, read on innovative mobility technologies and inspiring case studies from around the world.

26 November 2024
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TUMI Goes to Cairo: WUF12

This year’s World Urban Forum (WUF) host city, Cairo, greeted its 23,000 participants with vibrant street life and dense traffic congestion, which made discussions around mobility, climate resilience, and social inclusion even more important at the conference. In line with WUF’s mission to support the progress on SDG11, TUMI championed transformative mobility approaches with […]

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6 June 2025

TUMI Update June

Dear Friends of TUMI, Welcome to the June edition of the TUMI Update! This month, we reflect on moments of shared inspiration and impact. From the dynamic conversations at the TUMI2025 Conference in Leipzig to the powerful conclusion of the E-Bus Mission, it’s clear: the movement for resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart mobility is gaining momentum. […]

26 May 2025

Better Buses, Better Cities: The Legacy of The TUMI E-Bus Mission

In cities across the world, millions of people rely on buses every day to get to work, school or the market. But while they connect lives and livelihoods, traditional bus fleets have also contributed heavily to urban pollution and climate change. Urban transport is responsible for roughly 40% of global transport emissions — a figure […]

5 May 2025

Hamburg Charter: A New Compass for Just and Inclusive Mobility

Six months after its launch at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2024, the Hamburg Charter for Inclusive and Just Mobility remains a promising framework requiring broadened commitment and collaboration for its implementation. In October 2024, the Hamburg Charter for Inclusive and Just Mobility was officially launched at the inaugural Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC). Developed under […]

30 April 2025

TUMI Update May

Dear Friends of TUMI, In this edition, we spotlight the momentum building across our global community: from the launch of the TUE-Mobility project in Costa Rica to the inspiring exchanges at the Global Disability Summit in Berlin. Whether it’s advancing electric public transport, exploring future mobility scenarios in Cali, or supporting cities to pitch e-bus projects to investors, one […]

31 March 2025

Empowering Mobility: Unlocking Opportunities for Women in Transport

In a recent session led by Alana Dave, Director of Urban Transport at the International Transport Forum (ITF), the focus was on the lived experiences of women frontline workers in the public transport sector. Drawing from the Remarkable Women Who Move the World project, a collaboration with TUMI’s Women Mobilise Women, the discussion highlighted how […]

31 March 2025

Bengaluru’s E-Bus Transition: A Game Changer for Drivers’ and Passengers’ Health and Well-Being

Shawn Sebastian, Bengaluru, Karnataka For years, A. Javed, a 25-year-old bus driver from Belgaum district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka endured the physical and mental strain of driving diesel buses. The long hours behind the wheel took a toll on his body—constant vibrations, clutch-heavy gear shifts, and the jarring impact of potholes made […]

26 March 2025

TUMI Update April

Dear friends of TUMI, Around the world, cities are facing the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and social inequality—all of which demand bold action and collaborative solutions. In this TUMI Update, we highlight our work and the work of our TUMI partners in that realm. We’re excited to announce the upcoming TUMI2025 Conference, which will […]

18 March 2025

Women reap benefits of Delhi’s E-Bus transition

By Shawn Sebastian New Delhi/October 30 The day starts early for Mamta S, a 40-year-old woman living in the suburbs of New Delhi. After finishing the household chores including getting her children ready for school, she must now step out of home for a long day at work. As Mamta wears a black overcoat over […]

4 March 2025

A Celebration of Community: Wrapping up the Building Feminist Cities Series

The “Building Feminist Cities” series has been a powerful initiative aimed at transforming transportation systems to ensure fairness and inclusivity for everyone, especially women and marginalized groups who often face significant challenges in urban spaces. Women Mobilize Women (WMW), an integral part of the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) and the German Federal Ministry for […]

25 February 2025

TUMI Update March

Dear Friends of TUMI, Around the world, cities are facing the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and social inequality—all of which demand bold action and collaborative solutions. In this TUMI Update, we highlight our work and the work of our TUMI partners in that realm. Our updated e-learning course, Exploring the World of Electric Buses, […]

3 February 2025

Mainstreaming Popular Transport: An essential service for inclusive, accessible transport

Join us in learning more about popular transport, a term that describes informal transport solutions often created by poorer people in less accessible urban areas. Andrea San Gil Léon, a leading expert in sustainable transport and Executive Director of the Global Network for Popular Transportation (GNFPT), shares her perspectives on why popular transport is so […]

28 January 2025

TUMI Update February

Dear Friends of TUMI, As 2025 begins, we’re excited to share the latest developments in advancing sustainable and inclusive mobility. Nominations for “Remarkable Young Voices in Transport 2025″ are now open. This initiative celebrates Millennial and Gen Z leaders who are driving meaningful change in the transport sector. We encourage diverse nominations from women, men, […]

7 January 2025

Winter Cycling – Addressing the Challenges, year after year

This is a republication of a blog post from 2019 by Jan Rickmeyer. „Winter is coming” – at least to the Northern hemisphere. In the cold season, cyclists face various challenges including darkness, snow and slippery roads. But does that necessarily mean that they are unsafe or ride less? Which measures can be undertaken to […]

6 January 2025

Mobilize Minds: TUMI’s Online Learning Program – Building Strategic Partnerships with Universities

As cities around the world grapple with the challenges of urbanization and complex transportation challenges, the need for human talent and expertise has never been more urgent. Jointly with renowned knowledge partners, the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) has been building up a comprehensive suite of e-learning courses designed to equip students and professionals with […]

17 December 2024

TUMI Update Special Edition: Global Alliance for Feminist Transport

Celebrating 2024’s Mobility Milestones! Dear reader, As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a remarkable year of progress and innovation in advancing sustainable and inclusive mobility. Across TUMI’s initiatives and global partnerships, the dedication to creating a just, accessible, and climate-friendly future has been unwavering. This special edition of the TUMI Update highlights […]