The total traffic of buses and coaches in the Netherlands, measured in million vehicle-kilometers, exhibited fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023. The actual value for 2023 stood at 665 million vehicle-kilometers, showing a 4.23% year-on-year increase. Over the past decade, traffic saw peaks and valleys, particularly pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic with a significant drop in 2020 and 2021. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was a slight decline of -0.27%. Predictions from 2024 onward suggest a stable yet mildly decreasing trend with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.06%.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of sustainable travel initiatives and increased public transport efficiency.
Technological advancements in bus and coach operations.
Shifts in travel patterns due to remote working trends.
Policies promoting reduction of carbon emissions.