September 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM GMT (60 minutes)

Join us for the launch of the fourth regional study commissioned by VREF’s Informal and Shared Mobility (ISM) program.

This comprehensive assessment examines informal and shared mobility across Southeast Europe and Central Asia – filling a critical knowledge gap on marshrutkas, informal taxis, and shared mobility systems in the region. Following regional studies on China, India, and Southeast Asia, this research contributes essential data and policy insights to inform global efforts on informal transport governance.

The study will be presented by authors Egor Muleev and Wladimir Sgibnev, Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL), with contributions from regional partners. Following the presentations, research experts will share observations and comments, with time for open discussion and Q&A.