The European national transport of passengers by buses and coaches in 2023 shows Germany leading with 27.36 thousand persons, followed by Poland at 20.87 thousand. Spain and the Czech Republic exhibit positive growth trends, while Hungary and Romania experience declines. Norway and Portugal have seen notable increases, reflecting potential expansions or increased utilization of services. Meanwhile, Ireland and Malta show substantial year-on-year growth, which may signal infrastructure improvements or policy shifts favoring public transport. In contrast, Croatia and Macedonia reported declines, indicating possible challenges in maintaining or boosting passenger volumes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Influx of advanced technologies in transportation networks could shift passenger patterns.
- Potential legislative changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions could impact bus and coach transport shares.
- Competitive pressures from alternative transport modes like ride-sharing or electric scooters.
- Expansion of cross-border coach services aligning with passenger demand across Europe.
- Economic factors influencing passenger affordability and preference shifts.
Top countries in Regular National Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.36 | 2023 | +5.43% | +0.096% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 20.87 | 2023 | +9.7% | +0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 15.09 | 2023 | +12.64% | +1.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 7.4 | 2023 | +5.9% | -0.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 6.53 | 2023 | +4.88% | -1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 6.18 | 2023 | +9.76% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.5 | 2023 | +8.7% | +1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3 | 2023 | +13.75% | +2.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2.36 | 2023 | +12.28% | +3.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 1.38 | 2023 | +7.56% | -0.26% | View data |
