From 2013 to 2023, road passenger transport movements by buses and coaches in Portugal showed significant fluctuation. Starting at 6.02 billion passenger kilometers in 2013, it fell to 3.94 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it rebounded to 8.01 billion in 2023. The year-on-year growth in 2023 stood at 11.5%, indicating a strong recovery. The CAGR from 2018 to 2023 is marginally positive at 0.21%.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict moderate growth, with the value reaching 8.09 billion passenger kilometers by 2028. This period's 5-year CAGR is forecasted at 0.14%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of new transport policies and sustainable initiatives.
- Advancements in technology and infrastructure improvements.
- Continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and fluctuations in tourism.
