The German Long-Distance Bus Market — Returning to its Original Level in the Medium Term?

The German Long-Distance Bus Market — Returning to its Original Level in the Medium Term?

Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, long-distance bus transport in Germany came to an almost complete standstill. Since its liberalisation in 2013, long-distance bus transport has not only provided low-cost mobility, it has also contributed to income and employment in Germany. This article estima...

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Main Authors: David Ennen, Janina Scheelhaase, Sven Maertens
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Springer 2021-07-01
Series:Wirtschaftsdienst
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10273-021-2964-8
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spelling doaj-1e6db2d0588e49798893237f14623b6b2021-07-25T11:33:08ZdeuSpringerWirtschaftsdienst0043-62751613-978X2021-07-01101755956410.1007/s10273-021-2964-8The German Long-Distance Bus Market — Returning to its Original Level in the Medium Term?David Ennen0Janina Scheelhaase1Sven Maertens2DLR - Institut für Flughafenwesen und LuftverkehrDLR - Institut für Flughafenwesen und LuftverkehrFW - Luftverkehrsforschung, DLR - Institut für Flughafenwesen und LuftverkehrAbstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, long-distance bus transport in Germany came to an almost complete standstill. Since its liberalisation in 2013, long-distance bus transport has not only provided low-cost mobility, it has also contributed to income and employment in Germany. This article estimates the value added and employment created by the sector for the pre-COVID-19 year 2018. Our analysis suggests that the sector will reach pre-crisis levels relatively quickly as it mainly serves private travellers, especially VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travellers whose behavioural changes are less likely than those of business travellers.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10273-021-2964-8
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