The national passenger road transport by motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses in Germany showed fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023, peaking in 2016 at 82.54 billion passenger kilometers, and experiencing significant drops in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2023, the transport sector rebounded to 79.51 billion passenger kilometers, marking a substantial recovery from the previous year's value with a 9.76% year-on-year growth. Over the last two years, the sector exhibited an average annual increase of 17.37%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 0.15%, indicating a slow recovery phase.
Future trends to watch for include the stabilization and slight growth of the sector with forecasted values plateauing around 79.51 billion passenger kilometers through 2028. Continued monitoring of economic conditions, travel regulations, and shifts in public transport preferences, especially post-pandemic, will be essential in predicting long-term trends accurately.
