The number of motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses seats in Sweden has shown a declining trend from 2013 to 2023, decreasing from 884 million units to approximately 660 million units. Year-on-year variations highlight significant reductions, particularly in 2014 and 2020, with the latter year experiencing a sharp 18.5% drop due to the impacts likely from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there was a rebound in 2021 with a 12.39% increase but a slight decrease in 2023 by 1.8%. Over a five-year period up to 2023, the CAGR was -1.92%. Forecasts indicate continued decline, with a five-year CAGR of -1.58%, reaching around 595 million units by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include innovations in public transportation technology, increasing investments in electric buses, and shifts in public transit usage patterns due to changing work-from-home policies and environmental sustainability initiatives. Additionally, aging vehicle fleets and regulatory changes could significantly impact future seat availability and demand.
