Bus and coaches retains position as most-rapidly decarbonising road segment

SMMT: Best Year for the Bus Market Since 2008

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data shows the highest growth of bus registrations in the UK since 2008. Bus Market Overview UK registrations of new buses, coaches and minibuses grew by 10.4% in 2025 to reach 9,259 units, making it the best performance for the market in 17 years, according to the latest figures published today by the SMMT. Even though the year ended with a 28.4% decline in the fourth quarter, driven by a ha…

UK remains Europe's biggest zero emission bus market

The UK's zero emission bus market, primarily made up of fully electric bus models, remains the largest market in Europe, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 2,523 new zero emission buses were registered in the UK in 2025, marking a significant 62.2% rise over 2024. These registrations made up 27.3% of all new buses joining the road in 2025. UK continues its electric bus expansion In 2025, …

Bus and coaches retains position as most-rapidly decarbonising road segment

UK registrations of new buses, coaches and minibuses has grown 10.4% in 2025 to reach 9,259 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Zero emission vehicle uptake rose 62.2% in 2025 to 2,523 units, representing 27.3% of all new public transport vehicles joining the road. Scotland recorded the highest growth, up 162.3% to 1,188 units, in part driven by the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challen…

Strongest new bus and coach market since 2008 as zero emission uptake surges

New bus, coach and minibus market grows 10.4% in 2025, with 9,259 vehicles joining UK roads. Best year for the market since 2008 despite -28.4% dip in deliveries in Q4. Sector maintains road transport decarbonisation lead with 27.1% of registrations zero emission. Data download New Bus & Coach Q4 Registrations DOWNLOAD ALL UK registrations of new buses, coaches and minibuses grew 10.4% in 2025 to reach 9,259 units, delivering the best performa…