The national traffic of buses and coaches in Italy has shown a gradual decline over recent years. The value stood at 1.46 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 1.75% from 2022. From 2020 to 2023, there were significant fluctuations, with an 8.94% dip in 2020, followed by a rebound of 5.73% in 2021, then decreases of 4% in 2022 and 1.75% in 2023.
Looking forward, the forecast indicates a continuing downward trend. The values are expected to decrease consistently, reaching 1.36 billion vehicle-kilometers by 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years is projected at -1.11%, with an overall forecasted decline of 5.42% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of policy changes on public transportation, shifts in consumer behavior post-pandemic, advancements in alternative transport modes like electric buses, and the broader economic landscape in Italy, which could influence public transport usage.
