The turnover in the urban and suburban passenger land transport sector in Germany stood at 36.95 billion Euros in 2023. From 2013 to 2023, the sector exhibited a general upward trend with significant fluctuations. A notable dip occurred in 2020 due to a -9.72% year-on-year change, likely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery was swift with a 23.87% increase in 2021, and moderate growth rates followed. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) was 4.87%. Going forward, the forecasted data suggests a steady 3.31% CAGR until 2028, projecting a total growth rate of 17.71% over the next five years, ending with a turnover of 45.56 billion Euros in 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increased digitalization impacting ticketing and operations.
- Deployment of sustainable and electric transport fleets.
- Enhanced integration with other modes of transport for seamless urban mobility.
- The impact of regulatory measures aimed at reducing urban congestion and emissions.
- Shifts in commuter patterns due to evolving remote work trends.