In 2023, the European landscape of motor coaches, buses, and trolleybuses aged at least 20 years showed significant disparities across countries. Russia leads considerably with 243.44 thousand units, far exceeding Poland's 61.51 thousand units. Other notable countries include Spain with 11.7 thousand, and Finland with 5.88 thousand, whereas nations like Slovenia and Sweden have minimal figures, at 0.083 and 0.138 thousand respectively. Year-on-year, Finland and Portugal noted growth over 2%, while Germany and Sweden saw decreases of 1.18% and 2.04% respectively. The last five years highlight varied CAGRs reflecting diverse aging bus fleet replacements or maintenance policies.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential policies promoting modernization in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Poland, with significant older fleets.
- Increased emphasis on sustainability and stricter emission regulations potentially accelerating the replacement of older vehicles across Europe.
- Technological advancements might influence the longevity and operational efficiency of aging fleets, perhaps altering the current forecasts.
Top countries in Number of Motor Coaches, Buses and Trolley Buses at Least 20 Years Old by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 243,440 | 2023 | -0.58% | +0.042% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 61,510 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11,700 | 2023 | +1.01% | +0.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 5,880 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3,300 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2,640 | 2023 | +1.62% | +2.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1,960 | 2023 | -4.62% | -4.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1,480 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1,420 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1,370 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.69% | View data |
