New bus, coach and minibus sales reach highest level since pandemic

SMMT: UK is Europe’s biggest zero-emission bus market, with 45.1% of new single and double deckers electric or hydrogen

Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market is growing back after three challenging years, with 4,932 new units registered in 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The performance represents a 44.6% increase on 2022 levels as passenger confidence continues to return, although uptake remains -16.0% below 2019 levels.

The market was driven by strong investment in single and double-decker buses, with registrations up...

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