Leading Transit on Three Continents: Graeme Legh on Growth, Innovation, and Kelsian’s Future

Transit Unplugged

In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort talks with Graeme Legh, the new CEO of Kelsian Group, one of the world’s leading transit and mobility operators. From ferries off the coast of Australia to motorcoach operations across the U.S., Graeme shares how Kelsian is tackling growth, innovation, and sustainability across three continents.

They discuss:

• Lessons from leading major transit companies around the world
• How Kelsian balances local brands with global strategy
• Innovations like electric fleets and multimodal operations
• Why public-private partnerships could define the next era of mobility
• Graeme’s leadership mindset—and why simple, great service always wins

Whether you're an executive, operator, or just curious about how global transit is evolving, this conversation delivers powerful insights.

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