The total traffic of buses and coaches in Italy was 1.46 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2023, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.75%. Over the last two years, the traffic dropped by 4% in 2022 and 1.75% in 2023. Analyzing the five-year trend, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is forecasted to be -1.11%, indicating a consistent downward trend, with a cumulative decline of 5.42% over the period. This trend reflects a steady decrease since 2017, exacerbated by disruptions in 2020 with an 8.94% drop, partially recovered in 2021 with a 5.73% rise, followed by subsequent declines.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of sustainability policies encouraging mass transit over individual car use.
Technological advancements in smart transportation and electric buses.
Post-pandemic recovery and changes in travel behavior.