Busworld Record Visitors

The trade show The fair hosted 40,120 visitors from 111 countries throughout the event. Busworld Europe, the world’s premier exhibition for the bus and coach industry, roared back to life in its 26th edition, held from October 7 th to October 12 th , 2023. After a four-year hiatus, the event returned to Brussels, Belgium, drawing a record-breaking crowd.This year’s Busworld Europe proved to be a monumental success, covering an impressive 75,000 square meters of exhibition space with 7.8 kilometers of aisles. Over the course of the event, it welcomed a staggering 40,120 visitors from 111 countries, reaffirming its status as a global industry highlight. The event also hosted nearly 350 members of the press representing 44 countries, underlining its significance in the world of transportation.

One of the most remarkable aspects of this edition was the impressive lineup of exhibitors. The exhibition featured 75 bus and coach manufacturers, a significant increase from the 66 presented in the 2019 edition. In total, 526 exhibitors from 38 countries showcased their innovations, with a remarkable 182 being newcomers. The top participating countries included Turkey with 96 companies, Germany with 79 companies, and China with 61 companies.

Inside the exhibition halls, a total of 222 vehicles were on display, showcasing the latest
advancements in bus and coach technology. Additionally, 29 vehicles were positioned
outside for demonstrations, offering visitors a hands-on experience with the latest models
and features.

One of the notable changes in this year’s Busworld Europe was the new day schedule,
running from Saturday to Thursday instead of the previous Friday to Wednesday
arrangement. This shift was met with positive feedback from both exhibitors and attendees,
contributing to the overall success of the event.

Busworld Europe 2023 marked a triumphant return to the global stage, setting new records in
terms of size, attendance, and exhibitors. It reaffirms the exhibition’s reputation as the go-to
event for the bus and coach industry, and it once again delivered a platform for innovation,
collaboration, and growth.

Awards & Innovations, an overview

20th Busworld Vehicle Awards recognize excellence in Safety, Ecology, Comfort,
and Design

The 20th edition of the prestigious Busworld Vehicle Awards has recognized outstanding
achievements in the bus and coach industry, with a keen focus on safety, ecology, comfort,
and design. The Busworld Awards ceremony, held on Friday 6 October, unveiled the winners
and runners-up in each category.

BUS CATEGORY:

Overall winner that wins the Grand Award Bus: Mercedes-Benz eCitaro
Runners-up (alphabetical order): Anadolu Isuzu Citivolt and Ebusco 3.0

Label of Excellence DESIGN: VDL Bus & Coach Citea New Generation
Label of Excellence COMFORT: Mercedes-Benz eCitaro
Label of Excellence ECOLOGY: Ebusco 3.0
Label of Excellence SAFETY: Anadolu Isuzu Citivolt

COACH CATEGORY:

Overall winner that wins the Grand Award Coach: Setra S 516 HDH
Runners-up (alphabetical order): MAN Truck & Bus – Neoplan Tourliner L and Van Hool T16
Astron

Label of Excellence DESIGN: Yutong T15 E
Label of Excellence COMFORT: Setra S 516 HDH and Van Hool T16 Astron (ex aequo)
Label of Excellence ECOLOGY: Yutong T15 E
Label of Excellence SAFETY: Setra S 516 HDH

Digital Awards
For the first time, Busworld held the Digital Awards.

The Digital Awards are divided into four different categories:

‘Digital On-Board Comfort’
Winner: MAN Truck & Bus and its new Digital Cockpit with SmartSelect.

Other nominees were: Actia for ‘ACTiVi solution’ and Navaho Technologies for their ‘Navaho Transport Systems’.

‘Digital Operational Excellence’
Winner: Iveco Bus with ‘IVECO ON Heavy Buses Digital Services’.

Other nominees were: TOTT UP for ‘GPS Training Partner’ and ZF Group for SCALAR.

‘Digitally Enhanced Driving’
Winner: Karsan with the autonomous e-ATAK.

Other nominees were: Anadolu Isuzu for its ‘V2X’-System and Daimler Buses for ‘Active Drive Assist 2’.

‘E-Mobility Management’
Winner: ChargePoint/TWAICE for its ‘Battery Health Package’.

Other nominees were: MAN Truck & Bus for its ‘eManager’ software and Rampini for the hydrogen system ‘Hy4Drive’.

Innovations 2023
Following a rigorous process, the following companies were celebrated as the top innovators and awarded the esteemed title of ‘Busworld Europe 2023 Innovation’:

3 in 1 DRL/DI/POS combination light by Superlee Corporation
Athenia ENVI Heat Pump with R744 by Thermo King
CO2 Heat Pump by Konvekta
EcoBusRapidDesign by Ctrine Engineering
Eleather by Generation Phoenix
I6s Hydrogen Efficient by Irizar
JTSolar Glass by Jaakko Tuote Oy
Reflexcontrol by Saint Gobain
ServoE by Bosch
Twiliner Coach Seat by Twiliner
Busworld Europe 2025
Busworld Europe 2025 will be hosted at Brussels Expo from 4-9 October. Sales for existing exhibitors will commence in spring 2024, with invitations extended to ensure their participation. New exhibitors will have the opportunity to secure their spot from May 2024.

Mieke Glorieux, Managing Director of Busworld Europe, said: “We want to thank all exhibitors, visitors and speakers for their loyal participation. We are eternally grateful for the confirmation of your trust and enthusiasm after four years. And most importantly: we’ll be back in two years this time!”