Truck1, the online platform featuring a wide range of used bus deals

It’s called Truck1, but it doesn’t just buy and sell trucks. The site features a wide range of commercial vehicles — from trucks to buses, including (semi-)trailers, vans, RVs, construction and earthmoving machines, tractors, special and industrial vehicles, equipment, and spare parts.

But let’s focus, of course, on Truck1’s broad selection of buses: Class I, II, and III, minibuses, midibuses, articulated buses, double-deckers, school buses, airport shuttles, and even e-buses are available.

Used bus sales: over 2,000 sellers around Europe

One of Truck1’s major assets, beyond its wide selection — which includes the option to buy, sell, or rent not only vehicles but also parts and equipment — lies in the numbers: the platform is currently used by over 2,000 sellers across Europe and attracts 4.5 million visitors every month, according to the company’s figures.

With the help of numerous filters, the search process becomes much easier for industry professionals (like dealers) looking for their next vehicle. Multiple purchase options are also available.

What about customer support? Buyers are guided by a personal manager who provides continuous assistance throughout the process, simplifying every step. And anyone who’s ever dealt with the sale or purchase of a bus knows how complex that journey can be. On the dealer side, Truck1 also offers promotional support with targeted campaigns to boost the visibility of listings. Plus, with access to hundreds — even thousands — of constantly updated listings, Truck1 users can find the right vehicle to meet their needs, cutting down on both time and costs.

The used bus market is not a small one…

The second hand bus market is hard to quantify precisely, but research suggests it’s about twice the size of the new vehicle market each year. Most of the offers come from the private and touristic operation segment. According to a UITP’s policy brief dated 2021, “around 15,000 city buses are taken out of service each year in Europe and replaced with new registered buses. 10–20% of the dismissed buses find a second life”. This is simply because most buses are entirely used up to their technical life duration (15-20 years) and then scrapped”.

Demand for mobility is increasing — and with it, demand for passenger transport vehicles. This growth comes hand in hand with a market that seeks efficiency and sustainability, not only in transportation services but also in the vehicles themselves. The used bus segment can — and must — provide a valid answer, especially with so many vehicles on the market already compliant with European emission regulations. And Truck1 is a reliable, just-a-click-away solution to that need.