Strongest bus and coach market since 2008
The UK bus and coach sector is experiencing a powerful resurgence, with new vehicle registrations reaching their highest level in 17 years. Overall, registrations of buses, coaches and minibuses grew…
UK bus industry
Bus and coach registrations continue to surge
New UK bus, coach and minibus registrations surged by almost two thirds (62.5%) in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2) with 2,968 registrations, according to the latest figures from the…
Electric buses: Leading the green revolution in public transport
Electric buses are transforming the landscape of public transport in the UK, marking a significant step toward achieving the nation’s hugely challenging decarbonisation goals. With rapid technological advancements, growing public…
UK’s new bus and coach market soars to 16-year high
Cementing its position as the largest overall market in Europe for bus, coach and minibus registrations, the UK saw the biggest number of new vehicles joining the roads since 2008,…
Industry welcomes launch of Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel
The Labour government has announced the creation of a UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel, which will bring together vehicle manufacturers, industry stakeholders and local authority leaders to explore ways of…
Return to new bus and coach supply stability ‘some way off’
Whilst the market for new buses and coaches remains relatively buoyant and manufacturing lead times are reducing, an industry-wide return to pre-2020 levels of vehicle supply stability remains some way…
Bus and coach Q2 market best since 2019
Growth in bus and coach market Britain’s bus and coach market grew by 6% in the second quarter of 2023 with 1,129 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures published…