Tourists love exploring cities, but for residents, that often means crowded buses and slower commutes. How can cities welcome millions of visitors without overwhelming public transport systems built for citizens first?
Across Europe, PTAs face a growing pressure: tourism peaks are increasingly straining local transport networks. In Rome, visitor arrivals reached 22.2 million in 2024, a historic record, roughly eight times the city’s resident population (Turismo Roma, 2025). Similar patterns are seen in Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Lisbon, where tourist flows can disrupt service reliability for daily commuters.
That’s why the next frontier in urban mobility isn’t just sustainability: it’s balance. By partnering with specialized platforms like Conet Pass, cities can delegate tourist mobility to an integrated external system, ensuring efficient travel for visitors while keeping local services focused on citizens.
When tourist flows are managed intelligently, everyone benefits: residents enjoy smoother commutes, and visitors experience seamless, stress-free movement across the city.
