As economies and populations grow, so does the need for efficient, accessible and sustainable transportation. The current global transport system accounts for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to grow.

The urgent need to change global transportation systems in 2026 is driven by the climate crisis and urban inefficiency. Transportation currently accounts for nearly 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with 91% of transport energy still derived from fossil fuels. To meet 1.5°C climate targets, the sector must transition to electrification, hydrogen-powered heavy transit, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Beyond environmental concerns, traditional transport models are failing to keep pace with rapid urbanization, leading to "gridlock" that costs billions in lost productivity and degrades public health through air pollution. The shift toward "Mobility-as-a-Service" (MaaS) and high-speed rail aims to create more equitable, resilient, and efficient cities that prioritize people over private vehicles, ensuring that mobility remains a right for the world's poorest populations rather than a luxury for the few.