The number of motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses seats in France experienced a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023. The market saw moderate growth in the earlier years, with small year-on-year increments until 2019. A significant drop occurred in 2020, likely driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market rebounded in the subsequent years, recovering by 2021 and achieving a value of 5.0872 billion seats in 2023, with a 0.76% year-on-year growth from the previous year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years stood at 0.78%.
Looking ahead, forecasts indicate a stable growth trend for the number of seats, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.62%. By 2028, the number of seats is expected to reach 5.273 billion, reflecting a 3.16% growth rate over the five-year period. Key future trends to watch include the impact of increasing environmental regulations, technological advancements in public transport, and evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable mobility solutions.
