From 2013 to 2018, employment in France’s road passenger transport sector saw steady growth, peaking at 36.2 thousand employees in 2018. However, from 2019 onwards, the sector experienced a pronounced decline. By 2023, employment had fallen to 24.01 thousand, representing a significant year-on-year decrease of 9.36% and a five-year CAGR of -7.89%.
Forecast models predict a continued decline, projecting employment to plummet further to 11.96 thousand by 2028, indicating a drastic forecasted five-year CAGR of -11.1% and a cumulative reduction of 44.48% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in transport policies, increased adoption of automation and technology, changes in public transportation preferences, and the ongoing impact of environmental regulations on the sector.
