Good year for bus and coach sales

The total UK bus and coach market rose 34.2 per cent to 8,102 units in 2012, ending the year on a high. 2012 was a positive year for the overall bus and coach market, with significant growth posted across the sector: Registrations of purpose-built buses and coaches climbed 12.4 per cent in the year, posting 3,811 units. Converted bus registrations rose 62.2 per cent in 2012 to 4,291 units.

“2012 was a bumper year for the UK bus and coach sector, with registrations rising 34.2 per cent to more than 8,000 units,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive. “Despite economic concerns, new opportunities arising from the London 2012 Olympic Games and the continuation of government incentives helped the bus and coach market achieve significant growth in the year. The fourth round of government’s Green Bus Fund will come into effect in May, which is expected to provide stimulus to retain market strength.”