The transport of passengers by buses and coaches in Germany is projected to decrease steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, this figure stood at 59.68 billion passenger kilometers. Year-on-year variations indicate a consistent annual decrease ranging between -0.5% and -0.67% for the forecasted years from 2024 to 2028. Over the last two actual years, the similar diminishing trend was recorded. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is approximately -0.69%, reflecting a continual downtrend in this transportation mode.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in alternative transport methods, potential shifts in consumer preferences towards greener alternatives, and possible policy changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions, all of which could significantly impact the usage of buses and coaches for passenger transport in Germany.