"The Middle East bus market, valued at USD 4.4 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to USD 5.86 billion by 2030, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%, according to the Middle East Bus Market Report 2025 by Research and Markets. The market is then expected to increase by USD 1.46 billion, or roughly 33%, over the six-year period."
"In the MENA region, according to UITP, Qatar leads with the Lusail Bus Depot (that we visited in 2022), supporting over 800 electric buses and powered by 11,000 solar panels generating 4 MW daily. The UAE has launched the Abu Dhabi Green Bus Program, piloting electric and hydrogen buses on a roadmap to a fully green system by 2030. Saudi Arabia is integrating e-buses into Riyadh's metro network and Vision 2030 projects, while Egypt and Morocco deploy low-emission fleets using CNG, hybrid, and locally manufactured buses."
The Middle East bus market is valued at USD 4.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.86 billion by 2030, reflecting a 4.8% CAGR and a USD 1.46 billion increase (about 33%). Rapid population growth in metropolitan areas and the rise of educational and industrial hubs are driving demand for efficient, high-capacity transit. Governments are investing in public transport infrastructure and integrating buses into multimodal networks alongside metro, rail, and last-mile mobility. MENA initiatives include large electric bus depots, Abu Dhabi's Green Bus Program, Riyadh's e-bus integration, and low-emission fleets in Egypt and Morocco. Battery-electric, hybrid, and plug-in buses are increasingly procured as battery and charging technologies improve and regulatory incentives expand.
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