The data on road passenger transport movements by buses and coaches in Germany reflect fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023. Post-2013, the movement showed some steady growth till 2015, followed by slight volatility from 2016 to 2019. The years 2020 and 2021 experienced significant declines due to external factors, likely the pandemic, with over 41% decline in 2020. However, there was a strong recovery from 2022 onwards, reaching 80.01 billion passenger kilometers in 2023. The year-on-year growth for 2023 was 9.95%, indicating a robust rebound.
Key observations:
- Stagnation and slight decline from 2016 to 2019.
- Sharp decline during 2020 and 2021 due to external disruption, particularly the pandemic.
- Strong recovery in 2022 and 2023 with relative stability forecasted from 2024 to 2028.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Monitor for possible impacts of economic recovery and increased travel demand.
- Potential policy changes aimed at boosting public transportation to enforce sustainability and decrease carbon emissions.
- Advancements in technology and infrastructure improvements that could streamline and attract more passengers to bus and coach transport.
