Let us remind you that on May 21–23, 2026, St. Petersburg hosted the 7th International Transport Festival “TransportFest”. Over three days, the festival brought together transport history, modern technologies, the professional community, and thousands of spectators, impressing participants and guests with its scale and rich programme. Now that the main results have been summed up, let us take a look at TransportFest 2026 in numbers – the figures that best illustrate the scope and outcomes of the event.
This year, the festival was attended by 129,000 people, including about 10,000 industry professionals.
Business Programme
over 1,000 in‑person participants
265 speakers
10 specialised sessions
1,215 online listeners
Professional Skills Competition for Bus Drivers
75 teams
representatives from 55 cities of Russia, as well as the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan
177 drivers
Exhibition of Innovative Transport and Technical Visits
84 units of vehicles and equipment
participants from Russia, the Republic of Belarus, and China
171 specialists registered for technical visits
4 cooperation agreements signed during the festival
Retro Transport Parade
323 units of historic vehicles
15 vehicles formed a special column dedicated to the 100th anniversary of regular bus service in St. Petersburg
These figures reflect not only the scale of the festival, but also its significance for the transport industry, the city, and its residents. We are proud of the results and grateful to everyone who took part in its preparation and execution: organisers, partners, participants of the business and exhibition programmes, transport industry professionals, volunteers, and guests.
The dates for the next TransportFest have already been announced – the festival will take place on May 20–22, 2027.