The national passenger road transport by motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses in France has shown varying trends over the past decade. In 2013, it stood at 56.01 Billion Passenger Kilometers, and saw consistent growth till 2019, reaching 60.06 billion in that year. The year 2020 marked a sharp decline (-36.88%) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping to 37.91 billion. A recovery trend started in 2021 (growth of 8.03%) and significantly strengthened in 2022 (38.41% growth), reaching 56.69 billion. By 2023, the transport volume was at 61.78 billion, reflecting an annual growth rate of 8.99% from the previous year with a last five-year CAGR of 0.34%.
Future forecasts indicate a steady growth trend with values reaching 64.56 billion by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR from 2024 to 2028 stands at 0.7%, representing a moderate growth of 3.53% over these five years.
Key trends to watch for include potential advancements in transport technology, shifts in public transportation policies, and evolving passenger preferences towards environmentally sustainable transport solutions, which can influence the growth trajectory positively.
