The national passenger road transport by motor vehicles in Turkey saw considerable growth from 2013 to 2019, peaking at 332.65 billion passenger kilometers. A remarkable decline of 15.32% in 2020 due to the pandemic impacted the sector, but it rebounded sharply by 16.68% in 2021, recovering to pre-pandemic levels. 2023 saw a rise to, 358.73 billion passenger kilometers, with a moderate yearly growth of 1.79%. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) leading up to 2023 was 1.72%. Forecasts project consistent annual growth, averaging 1.4% CAGR, reaching 390.75 billion passenger kilometers by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Emerging electric vehicle adoption impacting fleet composition.
- Infrastructure developments potentially catalyzing more intercity travel.
- Regulatory changes influencing passenger mobility patterns.
- Technological advancements in autonomous driving impacting long-term demand.
