Analyzing the passenger kilometers for buses and coaches in Germany from 2013 to 2023 reveals modest growth interrupted by significant declines during 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Post-recovery was seen in 2022 with a 49.74% increase. Forecasts suggest steady growth leading up to 2028 with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.57%, and a 2.9% growth rate by 2028.
Future trends to monitor include increased adoption of sustainable transport solutions, impact of technological advancements such as autonomous vehicles, and the recovery in demand as tourism and public transit usage normalizes post-pandemic.
