Urban national traffic of buses and coaches in Norway saw a fluctuating pattern over the past decade. Actual data show peaks and troughs, with a significant jump in 2015 but stability in 2016 and 2017. A dip occurred in 2018, followed by recovery in 2019. The year 2020 witnessed a substantial decline, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, 2021 and 2022 marked a recovery phase leading to a stable growth in 2023, where values stood at 168 Million Vehicle-Kilometers. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was 0.35%, indicating minimal average growth per year.
Future trends to watch for include increased adoption of electric and autonomous buses, and the impact of urban policies promoting public transportation. The forecasted traffic growth is modest, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.35%, suggesting steady but slow increase. Attention should also be given to emerging technologies and sustainability initiatives that may influence future urban bus and coach traffic in Norway.
