World Public Transport Day is taking place on 17 April 2026. Itʼs a global celebration of the journeys that move us and the people who make them possible. From everyday commutes to extraordinary destinations, itʼs a day to celebrate how public transport connects us all – to work, to life, to each other.
World Public Transport Day is a global celebration, brought to life through local action. We'd love to see lots of activities happening right across the world.
To make it as easy as possible to take part, take a look at some of the ways you can get invoved.
You'll find all the tools and guidance you need to be part of the celebration in the World Public Transport Day campaign toolkit. Everything from ready-to-use social media posts to show your support through ideas for running a city-wide campaign.
The NYC Subway has around 472 stations, making it one of the largest metro systems in the world.
There have been around 200 marriage proposals on London’s cable car since it opened in 2012.
In Switzerland, the Federal Swiss Railway uses goats to ‘mow’ more than 6,000 acres of grassy embankments along its tracks.
The Wuppertal Schwebebahn in Germany is a suspension railway – its cars hang about 12 metres over the River Wupper!
Medellín in Colombia has cable cars as part of its metro system to connect hillside communities.
In Japan, many stations are home to cats - they're official mascots and great travel companions.