Busworld Europe 2025 Reports Record-Breaking Edition

"This year's show was bigger and better than ever, with more space, more exhibitors and an incredible atmosphere throughout the Brussels Expo halls, the release added. The 2025 edition hosted 559 exhibitors from 40 countries, including 81 bus manufacturers (compared to 66 in 2023) showcasing 209 vehicles inside and 29 outside. The exhibition covered 82,000 square meters with 6.8 kilometers of corridors. Also, visitor numbers increased, reaching 45,427 from 101 countries. In total, 34 press conferences were held, alongside 23 vehicle unveilings and innovation premieres."

"Three key takeaways stood out from the Congress: By 2030 more than 60% of urban buses in Europe will be battery electric, showing that the transition to zero-emission mobility is well underway. Defining zero emission based on carbon neutrality rather than just tailpipe emissions could accelerate the decarbonization of long-haul transport activities. The seamless exchange of vehicle-generated data will be crucial for building safe and comfortable multi-modal mobility systems in the future."

Busworld Europe 2025 took place October 4-9 in Brussels and closed after a record-breaking edition. The event hosted 559 exhibitors from 40 countries, including 81 bus manufacturers showcasing 209 vehicles inside and 29 outside. The exhibition covered 82,000 square meters with 6.8 kilometers of corridors and drew 45,427 visitors from 101 countries. The program included 34 press conferences, 23 vehicle unveilings and innovation premieres. A four-day congress focused on zero-emission technology, digitalization, safety, socioeconomics, and the future of long-distance coach travel. Outcomes emphasized rapid battery-electric bus adoption by 2030, carbon-neutral zero-emission definitions, and the need for seamless vehicle-generated data exchange. Busworld Europe returns October 16-21, 2027.

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