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The demand for school buses globally is expected to grow steadily despite rising oil and commodity prices.

Total school bus shipments, estimated at about 92,561 units in 2017, are expected to increase to 109,575 units in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. North America is the largest contributor to the global school bus market, accounting for a ~48% share in 2017. China and the Middle East are expected to be the fastest growing markets.

New environmental and safety regulations expected in the near term will drive market growth in China and the Middle East. Diesel engines will propel a greater number of school buses. Given growing environmental concerns triggered by increasing vehicle emissions, eBus sales will gain momentum by 2020.

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will have a major share by then, followed by fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). However, FCEVs are foreseen as the preferred powertrain in the long term due to their light weight and almost twice the efficiency of traditional internal combustion engines (ICEs).

Electrification of school buses will be more prominent in North America and China when compared to other regions of the world and will contribute a sizable portion of the overall school bus sales by 2025. Medium Duty (MD) buses account for about 56% of the total school bus industry volume, followed by Light Duty (LD) buses (~37%) and Heavy Duty (HD) (~7%) buses.

Most MD buses are 9 m and 10 m in length, and are preferred owing to their larger seating capacities and operational efficiency. Rising safety standards and increasing vehicular traffic will lead to higher occupancy rates in school buses. School bus safety standards in North America are more advanced than those for any passenger carriers worldwide. Enabling real-time tracking and advanced connected technologies will ensure that school buses are a preferred mode of transport over economical public transport systems.

The key feature differentiating a school bus from other vehicles is the importance given to safety and security of children. North America has comprehensive safety guidelines and regulations, which include school bus design parameters, driver training and monitoring programmes and laws on student protection, all of which have made school buses the safest vehicles on road.

Other regions however have a reactive approach to safety and are trying to emulate the North American model. This will be aided by the growth in telematics solutions as well. Strong push by the governments in China, India and the Middle East towards regularising and standardising the school bus will be key to the market growth and to challenge the dominance of North America.

OEM Profiles

  • Ashok Leyland
  • Blue Bird Corporation
  • Collins Bus Corporation
  • IC Bus
  • Shaolin Bus
  • Tata Motors
  • Yutong Bus

Topics Covered

1. Executive Summary

  • Executive Summary - Key Findings
  • Technology Advancements Aiding School Buses
  • Top Challenges in Adoption of School Buses
  • Snapshot of Global School Bus Market in 2025

2. Research Scope and Segmentation

  • Research Scope
  • Product and Technology Segmentation
  • Research Aims and Objectives
  • Key Questions this Study will Answer
  • Research Background
  • Research Methodology
  • Partial List of Industry Participants

3. Market Forecast - Global School Bus Market

  • Global School Bus Market - Unit Shipments
  • Global School Bus Market - Regional Split
  • Market Scenario Analysis of School Buses
  • Global School Bus Market - Unit Shipment Forecast by Segment
  • Global School Bus Market - Regional Split by Technology, 2025
  • Electric School Bus - Use Case Analysis

4. Regional School Bus Market Analysis - North America

  • North America - School Bus Market: Key Influencing Trends
  • Overview of Incentives
  • Emission Regulations
  • Safety Regulations
  • Telematics and Connectivity Solutions
  • North America - Market Scenario Analysis of School Buses
  • North American School Bus Market Forecast
  • North America - HD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • North America - MD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • North America - LD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • Market Share of LD-MD-HD School Bus
  • North America - Partial Matrix of OEM
  • OEM Profile - Blue Bird Corporation
  • OEM Profile - IC Bus
  • OEM Profile - Collins Bus Corporation

5. Regional School Bus Market Analysis - China

  • China - School Bus Market: Key Influencing Trends
  • Overview of Incentives
  • Emission Regulations
  • Telematics and Connectivity Solutions
  • China - Market Scenario Analysis of School Buses
  • China - School Bus Market Forecast
  • China - HD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • China - MD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • China - LD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • Market Share of LD-MD-HD School Bus
  • China - Partial Matrix of OEM
  • OEM Profile - Yutong Bus
  • OEM Profile - Shaolin Bus

6. Regional School Bus Market Analysis - India

  • India - School Bus Market: Key Influencing Trends
  • Green Incentives
  • Emission Regulation Roadmap
  • Fuel Consumption Standards
  • Telematics and Connectivity Solutions
  • India - Market Scenario Analysis of School Buses
  • Indian School Bus Market Forecast
  • India - HD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • India - MD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • India - LD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • Market Share of LD-MD-HD School Bus
  • India - Partial Matrix of OEMs offering xEVs
  • OEM Profile - Tata Motors
  • OEM Profile - Ashok Leyland

7. Regional School Bus Market Analysis - Middle East

  • Middle East - School Bus Market: Key Influencing Trends
  • Market Overview by Region
  • Green Initiatives
  • Middle East - Market Scenario Analysis of School Buses
  • Middle East - School Bus Market Forecast
  • Middle East - HD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • Middle East - MD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • Middle East - LD School Bus Market: Powertrain Forecast
  • Middle East - Partial Matrix of OEMs offering xEVs

8. Growth Opportunities and Companies to Action

  • Growth Opportunity - Current Offerings and Value-added Services
  • Strategic Imperatives for Global School Bus Market

9. Key Conclusions and Future Outlook

  • The Last Word - 3 Big Predictions

10. Appendix

  • Table of Acronyms Used
  • Market Engineering Methodology
  • List of Exhibits

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