The data on road passenger transport movements by buses and coaches in Finland shows a relatively stable trend from 2013 to 2015 at 7.54 billion passenger kilometers. A notable increase occurred in 2016, reaching 8.26 billion passenger kilometers, followed by slight declines and fluctuations up to 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 led to significant decreases of -13.92% and -11.76% respectively. However, there has been a recovery since 2022, with a notable 28.37% increase, bringing it to 7.94 billion passenger kilometers in 2023.
Future projections suggest a gradual increase, with the value expected to reach 8.01 billion passenger kilometers by 2028. The forecasted CAGR over the next five years is modest at 0.15%, indicating stable but slow growth.
Key trends to watch for:
- Impacts of economic recovery and increased mobility post-pandemic.
- Government policies on public transport and sustainability efforts.
- Technological advancements in transport efficiency and sustainability.
- Consumer preferences shifting towards more sustainable transport options.
