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The Global Market for Buses, 2000-2010

The Global Market for Buses, 2000-2010 Abstract The global demand for autobuses reached the 286,000-unit mark in 2005 and should rise to 352,000 units by 2010. This represent s a growth rate of 4.2 percent compared to a rise of 3.7 percent in the previous five-year period. Much of the growth will occur in the Asia/Pacific region, specifically in China, which is now both the largest consumer and producer of buses. By 2010, China will account for about one-third of global sales and will continue to be a major exporter of buses. The number of producers in that nation was estimated at over 100 in 2005, but may consolidate to ten major companies by 2010. The most popular bus types worldwide tend to be smaller, less expensive units that transport small groups of people; this category accounted for slightly over 60 percent of unit sales in 2005. These buses typically carry fewer than 45 passengers, are often built on medium-duty truck chassis, and are used to transport patients, workers, and students. (The so-called Type C school bus is a distinct, small subcategory in this group.) The two other major categories are motor coaches and transit buses. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Business Economics Springer Journals

The Global Market for Buses, 2000-2010

Ealey, Lance A; Gross, Andrew C
Business Economics , Volume 43 (2): 8 – Apr 1, 2008
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Springer Journals
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2008 National Association for Business Economics
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0007-666X
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1554-432X
DOI
10.2145/20080208
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Abstract

Abstract The global demand for autobuses reached the 286,000-unit mark in 2005 and should rise to 352,000 units by 2010. This represent s a growth rate of 4.2 percent compared to a rise of 3.7 percent in the previous five-year period. Much of the growth will occur in the Asia/Pacific region, specifically in China, which is now both the largest consumer and producer of buses. By 2010, China will account for about one-third of global sales and will continue to be a major exporter of buses. The number of producers in that nation was estimated at over 100 in 2005, but may consolidate to ten major companies by 2010. The most popular bus types worldwide tend to be smaller, less expensive units that transport small groups of people; this category accounted for slightly over 60 percent of unit sales in 2005. These buses typically carry fewer than 45 passengers, are often built on medium-duty truck chassis, and are used to transport patients, workers, and students. (The so-called Type C school bus is a distinct, small subcategory in this group.) The two other major categories are motor coaches and transit buses.

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Business Economics – Springer Journals

Published: Apr 1, 2008

Keywords: economics, general; political economy/economic systems; business and management, general

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