United Kingdom Public Transportation Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Mode Type (Road, Rail, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), and United Kingdom Public Transportation Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Industry: Automotive & Transportation

RELEASE DATE Jul 2025
REPORT ID SI14331
PAGES 196
REPORT FORMAT PathSoft

United Kingdom Public Transportation Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

  • The United Kingdom Public Transportation Market Size Was Estimated at USD 9941.2 Million in 2024
  • The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.44% from 2025 to 2035
  • The UK Public Transportation Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 21891.5 Million by 2035

United Kingdom Public Transportation Market

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According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Public Transportation Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 21891.5 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.44% from 2025 to 2035. The market expansion for public transit can be ascribed to a number of factors, including the increased demand for government programs to alleviate traffic congestion.

 

Market Overview

The United Kingdom public transportation market involves the shared mobility options like buses, trains, and subways, enabling efficient urban travel. It helps reduce traffic congestion, minimize environmental impact, and support sustainable urban growth by providing accessible and eco-friendly transport solutions within cities and metropolitan regions. In order to encourage local adoption, the UK government is aggressively promoting public transport by emphasising technological innovation, better infrastructure, and improved user experiences. Reducing traffic, enhancing public safety, and lowering carbon emissions are important goals. Efforts are being made to upgrade roads, integrate smart technologies, and extend transportation networks. The increasing integration of shared mobility services like ride-hailing, bike-sharing, and car-sharing with conventional public transportation is a significant development. This create a more seamless, flexible, and cost-effective multi-modal transport system for users Public-private-partnerships are key to this approach, providing means to improve accessibility and convenience. Coupled with this trend come smart transport systems that change the way travel is managed, through functions that include real time tracking, cashless fare payment and all mobile planning applications, all of which improve the journey experience for passengers. The use of sophisticated data analytics can further enhance operational efficiencies by predicting demand and better managing their routes. These initiatives have collectively made the public transport system in the UK a more user-friendly, sustainable transport ecosystem.

 

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom public transportation market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom public transportation market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom public transportation market.

 

United Kingdom Public Transportation Market Report Coverage

Report CoverageDetails
Base Year:2024
Market Size in 2024:USD 9941.2 Million
Forecast Period:2025-2035
Forecast Period CAGR 2025-2035 :7.44%
2035 Value Projection:USD 21891.5 Million
Historical Data for:2020-2023
No. of Pages:196
Tables, Charts & Figures:128
Segments covered:By Mode Type, By Distribution Channel and COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Companies covered::Arriva Group, Keolis, RATP Dev, ComfortDelGro, Transdev, Abellio, National Express / Mobico Group, Stagecoach Group, FirstGroup plc, Go-Ahead Group, and Other key vendors
Pitfalls & Challenges:COVID-19 Empact, Challenge, Future, Growth, & Analysis.

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Driving Factors

Rapid urbanisation, the growing need for economical and effective mobility, and growing environmental consciousness are the main factors propelling the UK public transportation sector. Growth is being fuelled by government programs that encourage the use of electric buses and trains as well as investments in intelligent transportation infrastructure. Flexibility and convenience are increased through the integration of shared mobility services and multi-modal systems. Furthermore, laws aimed at lowering emissions and improving air quality are hastening the transition to environmentally friendly public transport options.

 

Restraining Factors

A major constraint on public transport market growth is the substantial early investment in the necessary infrastructure such as metro lines, rail systems, and BRT lines. Which also takes a long time to complete, thus causing delays, and, in economically challenged regions, a delay in the construction of sustainable, efficient urban transit networks.

 

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom public transportation market share is classified into mode type and distribution channel.

 

  • The road segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom public transportation market is segmented by mode type into road, rail, and others. Among these, the road segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The road sector is expected to hold the largest share of the market by mode type. Expanding transport infrastructure, increased disposable incomes, growing population, flexibility in time frames and access to remote areas are all key growth drivers contributing to the growth of the sector. In addition, between other benefits, road public transport also benefits the overall community economy. Public transport service providers partner with numerous roadside businesses, which can influence public transport utilization rates, which in turn can support the local economy.

 

  • The offline segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

United Kingdom public transportation market is segmented by distribution channel into online and offline. Among these, the offline segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. In localities where public transport is inadequate and roadways are unsafe, the growing population takes a toll on the mobility and transportation systems that trigger congestion. Several governments are taking advantage of digital transformation methods, including sophisticated web platforms and intelligent solutions, to help mitigate traffic congestion.

 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom public transportation market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

 

List of Key Companies

  • Arriva Group
  • Keolis
  • RATP Dev
  • ComfortDelGro
  • Transdev
  • Abellio
  • National Express / Mobico Group
  • Stagecoach Group
  • FirstGroup plc
  • Go-Ahead Group
  • Others

 

Key Target Audience

  • Market Players
  • Investors
  • End-users
  • Government Authorities 
  • Consulting and Research Firm
  • Venture capitalists
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom public transportation market based on the following segments:

 

United Kingdom Public Transportation Market, By Mode Type

  • Road
  • Rail
  • Others

 

United Kingdom Public Transportation Market, By Distribution Channel

  • Online
  • Offline

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