Celebrating a World Connected, with Mohamed Mezghani

Send us Fan MailA new global day is being launched for something no city or region could  function without: public transport. We sit down with Mohammed Mezgani, Secretary General of UITP, to unpack the story behind World Public Transport Day on 17 April 2026 and why a simple celebration can become a serious lever for sustainable transport and better urban mobility.Mohammed takes us from his childhood in Tunisia, where the bus to school meant friendship and freedom, to decades of public transport advocacy across more than 70 countries. Along the way, we get practical about what drives real modal shift. It is not about blaming people for choosing cars or taxis. It is about political will, investment, and systems that feel effortless: dense networks, frequent and reliable service, integrated modes, and a user experience that works for occasional riders as well as daily commuters. And above all, it's about connecting people to each other, and to the places that give them joy. A world, of public transport. So if you care about sustainable cities, public transport policy, and how to make everyday travel happier and cleaner, this positive and progressive conversation is for you. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review. Thanks! Follow GoodGeist for more episodes on sustainability, communications and how creativity can help make the world a better place.