The number of motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses in France has shown fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general upward trend, peaking in 2019. A significant dip occurred in 2020, likely due to the pandemic's impact, but recovery followed in 2021 and continued to climb till 2023. In 2023, the value stood at 104.11 thousand units. Year-on-year variations exhibited notable changes, particularly a steep drop in 2020 and substantial recovery in 2021. Over the last five years, the CAGR was 0.71%, showing moderate growth. Forecast through 2028 predicts a steady but slow increase, with a 0.51% CAGR and overall growth rate of 2.59%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in public transportation vehicles.
- Government policies promoting eco-friendly and electric buses.
- Urbanization and increased demand for public transport.
- Potential disruptions due to economic or health crises impacting transportation infrastructure.
