From 2013 to 2015, national passenger road transport by motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses in Finland remained stable at 7.54 billion passenger kilometers. There was a notable increase in 2016, with a peak at 8.26 billion passenger kilometers, followed by minor fluctuations until 2019. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant declines in 2020 and 2021. Recovery began in 2022, with a substantial increase, and by 2023, the value stood at 7.88 billion passenger kilometers. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflected a slight decline of -0.3%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential recovery influenced by post-pandemic travel demand.
- Effects of sustainability policies and greener transport alternatives.
- Technological advancements in public transport infrastructure.
