The data shows that Poland leads in the number of motor coach, bus, and trolley bus seats in Europe with 7.1107 billion units in 2024, growing by 1.18% year-on-year. France follows with 5.0872 billion units, while Spain and Romania have 2.8912 and 2.2128 billion units respectively. Notably, Romania exhibits a strong growth rate of 1.31%. Other significant trends include Finland’s rapid growth at 1.56%, while Lithuania has experienced a significant decline of -8.19%. Switzerland and Sweden also showed declines at -0.54% and -1.92%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Central and Eastern European countries such as Poland and Romania, potential market corrections in Nordic countries, and the evolving regulatory and environmental impact on public transportation investments all across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Motor Coaches, Buses and Trolley Buses Seats by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Seats) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 7,110,700 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 5,087,200 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,891,200 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 2,212,800 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 1,264,800 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 881,870 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 734,670 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 705,200 | 2023 | +0.26% | -0.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 659,980 | 2023 | -1.8% | -1.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 504,880 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.36% | View data |