The forecast for the total number of seats in new motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses in France shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with values rising from 332.52 million units to 337.83 million units. In 2023, the actual number of seats stood at 331 million units. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 0.41%, followed by 0.40% from 2025 to 2026, and 0.39% from 2026 to 2027. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is around 0.40%, indicating a stable growth trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential market disruptions due to technological advancements in public transport vehicles, including the integration of autonomous driving technologies.
Government policies promoting sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options, which may affect bus manufacturing and seating configurations.
Increasing urbanization and population growth, potentially driving demand for additional public transit capacity and influencing future seating forecasts.