Self-Driving Bus Market Developments, Trends, Analysis, and Forecast by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Self-Driving Bus Market covers analysis By Level of Automation (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5); Component (Hardware, Software, Services) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Aug 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00008255
  • Category : Automotive and Transportation
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The Self-Driving Bus Market is expected to register a CAGR of 27.3% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

The report is segmented by Level of Automation (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5); Component (Hardware, Software, Services). The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The Report Offers the Value in USD for the above analysis and segments.

Purpose of the Report

The report Self-Driving Bus Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Self-Driving Bus Market Segmentation

Level of Automation

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5

Component

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Services

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Self-Driving Bus Market: Strategic Insights

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Self-Driving Bus Market Growth Drivers

  • Improvement in Connectivity Technologies: Growth in the Self-Driving Bus Market is being fuelled by the rapid advancement of connectivity technologies, including 4G, LTE, and soon to be followed by 5G networks. These improvements allow vehicles to communicate with each other and with infrastructure in order to have a better driving experience, ensure safety, and navigate roads.
  • The Growing Consumer Demand for Connectivity: There is an increasing trend of consumers' preferences in vehicles with connectivity technologies. The vehicles that are equipped with high connectivity options have gained wide acceptance among the customers. It is seen that the drivers seek in-vehicle entertainment, navigation, and safety solutions that rely on real-time data and internet connectivity.
  • Government Support and Regulations: Many governments around the globe are investing in smart city initiatives and proffering favorable regulations to support autonomous vehicles. Policies that create a conducive environment for innovation, especially in transportation technologies and self-driving buses, enhance the growth of the market and further infrastructure for autonomous solutions.

Self-Driving Bus Market Future Trends

  • Expansion of Self-Driving Technologies: Combining connected vehicles technologies with autonomous driving systems can open the floodgates of new opportunities. As the industry starts getting into fully autonomous vehicles, there would be a growing need for good connectivity solutions. This would empower more secure and efficient traveling times. Organizations making investments in this space could take advantage of the rapidly escalating trend towards automation.
  • New Advancements in Smart City Infrastructure:The connected buses promises the city bright opportunities in interaction with the urban infrastructure. Such infrastructure encompasses traffic management systems, parking solutions, and transport networks of public road vehicles. Cooperation between automotive manufacturers and city planners may lead to new solutions directed at making mobility for people in a city better and un-congested.

Self-Driving Bus Market Opportunities

  • Shift Towards Enhanced Safety Features: Better Safety Feature Trends-Increased Depolyment of Advanced Safety Solutions in Connected Vehicles Improved safety features are an absolute trend. Collision Avoidance systems, real-time traffic conditions, and emergency response capabilities automatically become standard fitments in new models. These will ensure that there is better compliance with regulation and consumer concerns, which drives much wider adoption in connected technologies.
  • Collaboration between Tech and the Automotive Industry: There is a growing trend of collaboration between technology firms and automotive manufacturers to develop autonomous driving systems for buses. Companies such as Waymo, Tesla, and traditional bus manufacturers are working together to speed up the deployment of self-driving buses and push the limits of vehicle automation.

Self-Driving Bus Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Self-Driving Bus Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Self-Driving Bus Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Self-Driving Bus Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 27.3%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Level of Automation
  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
By Component
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Services
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • AB Volvo
  • LILEE Systems
  • Daimler AG
  • Hino Motors, Ltd.
  • EasyMile
  • Navya
  • Proterra
  • Volkswagen Group
  • Rivian

  • Self-Driving Bus Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Self-Driving Bus Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Self-Driving Bus Market are:

    1. AB Volvo
    2. LILEE Systems
    3. Daimler AG
    4. Hino Motors, Ltd.
    5. EasyMile

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    The research report on the Self-Driving Bus Market can, therefore, help spearhead the trail of decoding and understanding the industry scenario and growth prospects. Although there can be a few valid concerns, the overall benefits of this report tend to outweigh the disadvantages.


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    Which are the leading players operating in the Self-Driving Bus Market

    The leading players operating in the Self-Driving Bus Market include AB Volvo, LILEE Systems, Daimler AG, Hino Motors, Ltd., EasyMile, Navya, Proterra, Volkswagen Group, and Rivian

    What is the expected CAGR of the Self-Driving Bus Market?

    The Self-Driving Bus Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 27.3% from 2023 to 2031

    What is the future trend of the Self-Driving Bus Market?

    Shift Towards Enhanced Safety Features is the key future trend of the Self-Driving Bus Market

    What are the growth opportunities impacting the global Self-Driving Bus Market?

    The major factors driving the Self-Driving Bus Market are:Technological Advancements#Increasing Consumer Demand for Connectivity

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    2.LILEE Systems
    3.Daimler AG
    4.Hino Motors, Ltd.
    5.EasyMile
    6.Navya
    7.Proterra
    8.Volkswagen Group
    9.Rivian
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