Busworld Europe 2025 Reports Record-Breaking Edition

The Busworld Europe Congress featured discussions on such topics as zero-emission technology, digitalization, safety, socioeconomics, and the future of long-distance coach travel. (Photo courtesy of Busworld)

Busworld Europe 2025, which took place October 4-9 in Brussels, Belgium, “has closed its doors after another record-breaking edition,” according to a press release.

“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.”

According to the release, “The Busworld Europe Congress once again brought together industry leaders, experts and policymakers. The four-day program featured discussions on zero-emission technology, digitalization, safety, socioeconomics, and the future of long-distance coach travel.”

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 will return to Brussels in two years, scheduled for October 16-21, 2027. Visit www.busworldeurope.org.