45,427 visitors joined Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels (+12% compared to the 40,100 registered at Busworld 2023), representing 101 countries. Today the Busworld organization shared the data outcome of this year edition of the most important bus and coach exhibition worldwide.

559 exhibitors came 40 countries, including 81 bus manufacturers (compared to 66 in 2023) showcasing 209 vehicles inside and 29 outside; a total that would stretch over 3.5 kilometres if lined up. The exhibition covered 82,000 square metres with 6.8 kilometres of corridors.

The event attracted 405 accredited journalists, vloggers and photographers from 49 countries. Around 50 social media reporters and influencers were present.

In total, 34 press conferences were held, alongside 23 vehicle unveilings and innovation premieres, a clear proof of Busworld’s position as the launchpad for the industry’s most exciting developments. 

Busworld Europe 2027 will return to Brussels from 16 to 21 October 2027.

After months of preparation, the moment the doors open is always special. A feeling shared by every stand manager and communication team. The positive energy during the show is incredible, and when the bus horns echo on the final day at 18:00, it’s hard to say goodbye. A big thank you from the whole team to all exhibitors, visitors and supporters — you drive us!

Mieke Glorieux, Managing Director of Busworld Europe

Busworld Europe Congress attracted over 1,200 participants

The Busworld Europe Congress once again brought together industry leaders, experts and policymakers. The four-day programme featured discussions on zero-emission technology, digitalisation, safety, socio-economics and the future of long-distance coach travel. Attendance numbers were strong, showing the industry’s eagerness to share knowledge and look ahead together. 

As many as 1,242 unique participants took part to the congress sessions.

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Busworld Vehicle Awards 

The Busworld Vehicle Awards once again recognized outstanding achievement in bus and coach manufacturing. A jury of around 30 international experts, divided into 12 specialist working groups, evaluated every aspect of vehicle performance — from design and safety to digital systems and sustainability.

Two Grand Awards were presented: Grand Award Bus for the Yutong Bus U15 and Grand Award Coach for the Yutong Bus T14E

In addition, Labels of Excellence were awarded to vehicles excelling in Safety, Comfort and Ecology: 

– Safety Coach: Setra S 515 HD 

– Ecology Coach: Otokar e-Territo 13 and Yutong IC12E 

– Comfort Coach: Setra S 515 HD 

– Safety Bus: Yutong Bus U15 

– Comfort Bus: Mercedes-Benz eCitaro 

– Ecology Bus: Yutong Bus U15 

Busworld also granted the first Vehicle Design Awards. The Design Jury evaluated the exterior and interior design and ergonomics of all buses and coaches displayed at Busworld Europe 2025, including those not competing in the main Vehicle Awards. 

After thorough evaluation, the design jury announced the following results: 

Winners are Design Coach: VDL Bus & Coach – Futura 3 and Design Bus: Yutong Bus U15. 

Runners-up in coach are: 1st Runner-up: Yutong T14E and 2nd Runner-up: King Long Merry Combo. 

Runners-up in bus are: 1st Runner-up: Mercedes-Benz eCitaro and 2nd Runner-up: BYD B13.B. 

Honourable Mentions were given to UNVI C26 – a concept vehicle that truly stood out in the exhibition halls, but as it is not yet a production model, it could not be awarded the Design Award for Bus – and Autonomous Systems – among the autonomous vehicles present, this model made the strongest design impression thanks to its sleek and clean lines. 

Starting from Busworld 2027, autonomous vehicles might become a dedicated vehicle design award category. 

The results of the Innovation Voting 

Innovation was another major highlight of Busworld Europe 2025. The Innovation Voting allowed visitors to play the role of jury, evaluating the products and technologies that had been pre-selected by the Busworld Awards Jury as part of the official shortlist. 

The following products were voted by visitors as truly innovative during Busworld Europe 2025: 

  • A&K Fahrzeugteile Heidenau – Omnibus Classic Parts Program 
  • ACTIA – PowerDrive Cortex 
  • Altertek – Hybrid & Full Electric ESS Regeneration 
  • Altertek – Bus ESS Re-Cell Service 
  • AutonomyNow – ADAS Streamlined 
  • Butterfly Flexible Seating Solutions – Motorcoach Convertible Sleeper Seat 
  • CitySwift – CitySwift Headway Simulations 
  • Erwin A. Lang – FUENF-E by Lang 
  • Imagry – Imagry Autonomous Buses 
  • Jaakko-Tuote Oy – JTPrivacy Glass 
  • K2 Mobility – PANION – Integrated Charging Management 
  • Konvekta – NeXwork – Intelligent Climate Network for Electric Buses 
  • MyBusDirect – Industry 4.0 Starts with Employee Transportation 
  • Protecfire – Detexline 4V 
  • Robert Bosch – Fuel cell power modules compact 100 and compact 190 
  • Saint-Gobain Sekurit Transport – Amplisky® OMBRA/PERLA 
  • Spheros Germany – REVO®-E R290 
  • UNVI – UNVI C26 
  • Veldo Teknoloji – KONTROLBURDA 
  • Wuxi Hongyu Auto-Parts Manufacturing – Ray Tracing Roof 
  • Yutong Bus – Yutong Immersive Surround Sound 
  • Yutong Bus – NFC Digital Key Application 
  • ZF – ZF e-comp Scroll electric air compressor 
  • Zhengzhou Senpeng Electronics Technology – Senptec Electric Digital Driver’s Workplace (DWP) 

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