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.
We'd love it if people all around the world showed their support for World Public Transport Day. One quick and easy way to do this is to share a post (or 10!) on your social media channels. We have a set of easy to use social media graphics to help you get started.
Every day, millions of journeys take place on public transport. For World Public Transport Day, we've partnered with local creators across six countries to capture real moments from these journeys - from daily commutes to extraordinary encounters along the way.
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.
However you celebrated World Public Transport Day, we’d love to see it!
Share your photos and films for a chance to be featured in our global celebration.