Market Share of Apron Bus Industry
The apron bus market is consolidated in nature as a few established players dominate it. Some of the prominent players in the market are COBUS Industries GmbH, YUTONG, BYD Company Ltd, Proterra Inc., and TAM - EUROPE. The construction of new airports and the replacement of aging buses will offer new opportunities to the players. Bus manufacturers, in order to gain new contracts, are expanding their product portfolios by introducing new buses with advanced features. Globally, as the airlines look forward to reducing their carbon footprint, bus manufacturers are also shifting toward electric apron buses with increased space for passengers and their baggage.
For instance, Quantron (Germany) is a specialist in 'e-mobility,' offering electric trucks and transporters of various kinds, including buses. For the airport market, it provides a number of vehicle models for catering applications and aircraft supply/service or surface sweepers. In December 2022, SpeediShuttle (Hawaii, US) was awarded the interterminal contract to operate the Wiki Wiki Shuttle service within the Daniel K. Inouye Airport (Hawaii, US). Flyers use the service as a speedy way to get across the airport to baggage claim or a different terminal. SpeediShuttle will be implementing a management system that gives riders arrival times. Moreover, in March 2023, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport plans the trials of self-driving buses. The trials are a result of the Royal Schiphol Group teaming up with nlmtd and TNW (The Next Web) to further accelerate innovation at the airport.
Apron Bus Market Leaders
COBUS Industries GmbH
TAM - EUROPE
Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.
BYD Company Ltd
Proterra Inc.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
