A PREVIEW OF BUSWORLD EUROPE 2025, IT WILL BE THE LARGEST EDITION EVER IN BRUSSELS
From 4 to 9 October 2025, Brussels Expo will once again host Busworld Europe, the world’s largest and most international B2B exhibition dedicated exclusively to the bus and coach industry. As the only global trade show focusing solely on buses, coaches and their entire supply chain, Busworld Europe brings together vehicle manufacturers bodybuilders, suppliers, operators, transport authorities and mobility experts from around the world.
The 2023 edition welcomed over 40,000 professional visitors and expectations for 2025 are even higher. The 2025 edition marks a significant expansion: exhibition space has grown from 75,000 to 82.000 m2, reflecting the continued growth and dynamism of the global collective passenger transport sector. With almost 550 confirmed exhibitors the show is fully booked, underscoring Busworld’s unmatched relevance as the leading marketplace for vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, and innovators.
Mercedes-Benz eIntouro — Source: Daimler Truck
Featured global new releases
With 85 bus and coach builders already confirmed, Busworld Europe 2025 presents an unmatched vehicle showcase across all segments of collective passenger transport on the road: city buses, intercity and long-distance coaches, midibuses, minibuses, VIP and shuttle buses, including autonomous models and all major drivetrain technologies.
Among the new developments already announced, the world premiere of CaetanoBus‘s first long-distance electric bus stands out, marking the company’s entry into this segment, developed in partnership with a major international manufacturer, whose name will be revealed in Brussels.
Daimler Buses will present the eIntouro, its brand-new electric intercity bus, shown to the press behind closed doors last year but now making its first public appearance. Other highlights include the next-generation NMC4 battery in the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, and innovations in e-mobility, safety and sustainability. Daimler Buses will showcase eight Mercedes-Benz e Setra vehicles at Stand 503 in Hall 5.
IVECO BUS will present the eDaily LE Minibus, a zero-emission solution for urban transport, and the G-WAY, a 2,33-metre-wide, biomethane-compatible midibus (available in 9,5m and 10,7m versions), ideal for narrow urban streets.
IVECO G-WAY — Source: IVECO BUS
Suppliers gain new visibility — also in digital
Europe gives growing attention to the full ecosystem of components, parts, systems and services that keep buses and coaches running. From powertrains and HVAC systems to interiors, electronics, software and maintenance solutions, the exhibition showcases it all.
Eberspächer, for instance, will debut its latest thermal management innovations, including the AC138 EVO and AC135 air-conditioning units for alternative drivetrains, both using natural refrigerant propane. Their Hydro Control System and cloud-based ‘e-connected’ platform.
Busworld is launching its new digital platform, Busworld Plaza, during the 2025 edition. This is not a replacement for physical trade shows, which remain the most powerful format for networking, business and knowledge exchange.
Busworld Congress and ZEB Conference
Running alongside the exhibition, Busworld Europe offers a two-day (6-7 October) Congress programme with five thematic tracks: digital mobility solutions, bus & coach safety, the future of long-distance coach travel, the socio-economic foundations of passenger transport and system management for public authorities. All sessions are included in the Busworld entry ticket.
It’s the people who make Busworld
Reflecting on what makes Busworld truly unique, Mieke Glorieux, Managing Director of Busworld Europe, concludes: «It’s not just about the vehicles, the technology or the numbers — it’s about the people. The community we bring together is what defines Busworld. It’s their ideas, partnerships and passion that push the industry – and us — forward. Yes, you drive us!».