The transport of passengers by buses and coaches in Poland showed fluctuations between 2013 and 2023. During this period, the values generally oscillated around 4 billion units, with a significant dip in 2020 due to a 42.03% decline attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery began in 2021 with a 9.84% year-on-year increase, and by 2023, it reached 4.1977 billion units. The average annual growth rate over the last five years stood at 0.42%, indicating a modest recovery.
Future trends to watch for include ongoing recovery and slight growth, with a forecasted annual growth rate of 0.35% and an anticipated 1.75% total growth by 2028. Monitoring the impacts of potential regulations, technological innovations in transport, and shifts in passenger behavior due to economic conditions will be crucial for forecasting future demand in this sector.
