Global Bus Market Analysis by Fuel Type (Diesel, Petrol, CNG, & Electric), by Body Type (Fully Built & Customizable), by Seating Type, And by Geography - Industry Size, Share, Trends, Demand & Growth Opportunity Assessment, and Forecast 2017-2025

Market Overview

A bus is a road vehicle which can be used for commercial or personal purpose both. The automobile (automotive companies) sector has expanded over the years into a developed and well-established industry. Innovation and manufacturing of vehicles have helped the industry to grow into a profitable one. There is a rising demand for buses from the growing population especially from the urban areas which is globally driving the bus market.

Global Bus Market Segmentation

By Fuel Type

• Diesel
• Petrol/Gasoline
• CNG
• Electric & Hybrid

By Body Type

• Fully Built
• Customizable

By Seating Type

• 15-30
• 30-40
• 40-50
• Above 50

Based on Geography

• North America (U.S. & Canada) Bus Market {Market Share (%), Market Size(USD Billion)}
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina & Rest of Latin America) Bus Market {Market Share (%), Market Size(USD Billion)}
• Europe (The U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden & RoE) Bus Market {Market Share (%), Market Size(USD Billion)}
• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia) Bus Market {Market Share (%), Market Size(USD Billion)}
• The Middle East & Africa (GCC, South Africa, North Africa, RoMEA) Bus Market {Market Share (%), Market Size(USD Billion)}

Market Share by Region and Body Type

By Body Type

On the basis of body type, fully built buses are having the highest market share of 56.2% owing to high demand in transit buses, motor couches, and school buses. With the rise in government investment in public transportation networks, especially in bus rapid transit systems, so as to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Whereas, on the other hand, the market share of customizable is growing steadily at a market share of 22.90% to increase in personal income, the passengers are expecting greater comfort, safety and other onboard services such as television screens, outlets, etc. giving them a diverse advantage over other bus types.

By Region

Based on geography, Asia Pacific dominated the global bus market with a market share of 51.2% in 2017 owing to increasing demand from a growing population and worsening traffic congestion situation. In addition, with the increasing number of Chinese players are positively impacting the global bus market. North America is growing steadily with the market share of 32.1% with the increase enhancements to provide fast, high-capacity service with a more rail-like atmosphere and amenities and to make eco-friendly surroundings.

Trends, Drivers & Challenges to Market Growth

According to our global market study on the basis of extensive primary and secondary research:  “One of the major trends in the global bus market is the introduction of the electric and hybrid buses with conventional diesel, CNG and LNG. E-buses include battery charged buses. 

Driving Factor and Market Barrier to Market Growth

According to the report, the major driving factor for the global bus market is the huge expansion of the urban population and the growth in the number and size of the private transportation companies. The government is investing a huge amount in the public sector to reduce the number of private vehicles so there is less pollution and the air quality can be improved.

Further, the report states the major challenge is the inferior infrastructure of the buses in terms of outdated sub-systems, reactive rather than proactive response and a variety of other threats. Lack of stand-alone security systems like video surveillance and access control, in addition, the absence of cohesive command and control platform that enables transportation officials to respond to the incident pro-actively tends to hamper the global bus market.

Key Market Players

Our global bus market report comprises of the following companies as the key players.

•  Anhui Ankai Automobile Company
•  Ashok Leyland Limited
•  Daimler AG
•  GAZ OAO
•  Gillig Corporation
•  Hino Motors
•  Hyundai Motor Company
•  Isuzu Motors
•  Irisbus Iveco
•  MAN Truck & Bus
•  Marcopolo S.A
•  Scania AB
•  Solaris Bus & Coach S.A
•  Tata Motors Limited
•  Volvo Bus Corporation

Other high-flying vendors in the market are: Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry, Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., Volkswagen AG, and Toyota Motor Corporation.

Covered In This Global Bus Market Report

The report covers the present ground scenario and the future growth prospects of the bus market for 2017-2025 along with the increase of the stock of buses worldwide from 11 million units in 2014 to 11.6 million in 2017. We calculated the market size and revenue share on the basis of revenue generated from major players across the globe.

Global bus market outlook 2017-2025, has been prepared based on in-depth market analysis from industry experts. The report covers the competitive landscape and current position of major players in the global bus market. The report also includes porter’s five force model, SWOT analysis, company profiling, business strategies of market players and their business models. The global bus market report also recognizes value chain analysis to understand the cost differentiation to provide a competitive advantage to the existing and new entry players.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

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Key questions answered in Market Study

• What is the total market size by 2024 and what would be the expected growth rate of the market?
• What is the revenue of Bus in 2015-16 and what would be the expected demand over the forecast period?
• What are the key market trends?
• What are the factors which are driving this market?
• What are the major barriers to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities for the existing and entry-level players?
• What are the recent developments and business strategies of the key players?

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