BUS2BUS 2024, which took place on 24 and 25 April on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, came to a successful conclusion with a significant rise in attendance. Taking as their slogan ’Driven by the Future’, 140 exhibitors from 20 countries displayed their product innovations. Over 2,400 attendees from 39 countries came to find out about the bus industry topics of the future. Key subjects included the mobility transformation, AI and the future of bus tourism. At the end of day one 700 trade visitors came to the Future Night, the networking event of BUS2BUS, tickets to which were sold out.

The fourth edition of BUS2BUS registered growth in all key areas: exhibition space increased, exhibitor numbers grew by 40 per cent and attendance rose by 20 per cent.

A well-received concept

According to preliminary findings, the BUS2BUS concept with its combination of an expo, programme and digital industry platform was very well received by visitors and exhibitors, and rated positively by 90 per cent in each group.

Altogether, attendees in 2024 were very satisfied again. Around 90 per cent of visitors polled rated BUS2BUS (very) highly overall as a platform for innovations and doing new business. Almost the same percentage said they would visit BUS2BUS again and were satisfied with their business results. In terms of importance, establishing new business leads came second behind networking, a goal that most visitors achieved.

This year over 70 per cent of exhibitors presented an innovation or evolutionary product. Accordingly, five out of six exhibitors polled said BUS2BUS was ideal for presenting new products and innovations and gave it high marks as an innovation platform for the German market. The same number said BUS2BUS offered good returns and praised the quality of trade visitors on their stand.

Save the date

The next BUS2BUS will take place on 15 and 16 April 2026.

Comments on BUS2BUS 2024 (Photos can be found here)

01_ Dr. Volker Wissing, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Affairs

”BUS2BUS really is something special. It gives an insight into a dynamic and progressive industry which features fascinating digitally intelligent self-driving vehicles.”

02_Ali El-Shami, managing director, Ajency GmbH

“As a digital enterprise we assist bus companies with implementing application processes, establishing an employer’s brand and using AI tools for recruitment. BUS2BUS gives me an opportunity to get closer to the industry and find out about new trends and technologies on the stages and the stands of exhibitors.“

03_Ilkay Cömlek, project manager, Anadolu Isuzu

“BUS2BUS is important because it gives us the opportunity to meet face-to-face with our customers.“

04_Daniel Tyoschitz, CEO, Awake Mobility

“For me, BUS2BUS is a class reunion of private bus operators in Germany. Everyone is here at this leading trade show for the German bus industry. Three words sum it up: networking, personality and innovation.“

05_Britta Lange-Stolle, sustainability consultant, Colors

“BUS2BUS brings established companies and startups together. This platform enables startups to introduce innovative learning gained from the digital transformation and the principles of sustainability management to an established industry. In short, experience meets the zeitgeist and the future.”

06_Till Oberwörder, CEO, Daimler Buses

“I am a fan of BUS2BUS because the industry comes together here and meets face-to-face. It is an outstanding platform for discussing the topics that occupy us, both with each other and policymakers, for example the switch from conventional to alternative drives. At the same time it is fantastic to see what is going on in the industry. The show is organised perfectly for that.“

07_Felix Thielmann, programme manager, DB Regio

“Lots of great ideas, familiar faces and different things going on, that describes BUS2BUS for me. It is a big family reunion and a big industry get-together not just for bus companies, but for every provider in the supporting mobility sector. For us, it is a great opportunity to present rail replacement services, polish our image, network with various contractors and showcase our new product.“

08_Daniel Fräde, sales director, Marketing & After Sales Europe, JBM Group

“Being at BUS2BUS is a must for me. Following on the heels of the world debut of our first electric coach, this is the right place to keep up the momentum. We meet quality business partners here and are grateful to be at this innovative, focused and well organised show.”

09_Marco Lietz, public affairs manager, Neste

“At BUS2BUS the focus is on networking. Our Neste MY/ HVO 100 product replaces fossil fuel diesel one-to-one and lowers greenhouse emissions by 90 per cent. We meet fleet operators at the show who need this fuel to reach their climate targets and who give us their feedback. These contacts are very important for us.”

10_Romain Erny, head of Mobility, Choose Paris Region

“At BUS2BUS I can meet all the industry stakeholders in two days. The conference programme on the Future Forum Stage provided a good overview of international best practices. For the first time I also had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a bus on the outdoor display site.“

11_Viktor Waal, CEO, SpotAR

“We are at BUS2BUS to test a new product. We have already found the first partners for our immersive bus travel catalogues. We received a lot of exposure and stage time, which as a small startup is very important.“

12_Irina Pinskaya, product management, Tremonia Mobility

“We are overwhelmed by the visitor numbers and the interest shown particularly by German-speaking customers. A lot of potential international and regular customers are here too. Everyone is very happy with the organisation. For me, BUS2BUS is fresh, sustainable and has lots of potential.“

13_Udo Schiefner, member of the German Bundestag and transport committee chair

“I always enjoy coming here because BUS2BUS has a family atmosphere and displays new products, particularly for the changeover to electric drive systems for example. It offers a first-hand experience, with lots of innovations, and one meets many people.“

14_Zeina Nazar, co-founder, CITIES Forum London

“This is my first time at BUS2BUS. I can hardly think of a better venue for the show than Berlin, where my experience with public transport was very good. We had a very interesting session with people from various cities. I look forward to coming back.”

15_Heinz Kiess, head of product marketing, MAN Bus & Truck

“I look forward to Berlin, to BUS2BUS, to it being the place to be, to the fascination of the show and to the bus enthusiasts.“

16_ Lukas Vrubliauskas, marketing and communications, ALTAS AUTO

“This is our second time at BUS2BUS. It was already outstanding the first time round. We secured many customers and did a lot of business. It is one of the best places to meet really big customers and great for networking and sharing our views – not just with customers but with potential partners and people interested in our industry.”

17_Bilal Zafar, speaker and founder of the tech company dab

“I find it really exciting to be at BUS2BUS. So many buses, so much innovation and technology. I see AI is also a key topic, along with electric buses. BUS2BUS is the perfect place for inspiration, exchanging views and looking forward to the future.”

18_Christopher Lehne, founder and managing director CHARGE-V

“For us, BUS2BUS is a show that looks towards the future, because we firmly believe that electric drive systems have now become part of bus transport too. We see lots of cool concepts here and the quality of contacts is very high. We had many positive meetings with very interested trade visitors.”

19_ Bernd Wachter, director, Bus Applications, Central Europe, ZF

“We have been regulars at BUS2BUS since it was first launched and rate the show for being very customer-oriented. This time our focus was on coaches. The reception was very good. In terms of media attention the show was a big hit, with the Bundestag’s transport committee and the federal minister of transport both making an appearance.”

20_Jochen Grau, head of marketing and PR, MCV Deutschland

“We are at BUS2BUS to present our portfolio and further promote our activities in Germany. We had very interested visitors on our stand and received very positive feedback.“

21_Mario König, managing director, Salza Tours

“In my opinion BUS2BUS has become the industry’s main meeting place over the past few years. For me, the most important thing is networking. You meet the people you deal with in the industry and reach for new goals and challenges with them. There are excellent panel discussions on important topics which are sometimes neglected in day-to-day work. Berlin in the heart of Europe is the ideal venue for this event.“

22_Jannik Staiger, product manager, IVECO

“At BUS2BUS we can show the way forward, with a focus in particular on electromobility. An evening event like the one yesterday was the perfect opportunity for meeting with customers and suppliers. Networking is very important for us, which is why we want to be here every time.“

23_Christiane Leonard, chief executive director of the Federal Association of German Bus Operators

“BUS2BUS is THE trade show in Germany that brings policymakers and business together like no other industry event. The event with its unique exhibition and conference concept is an absolute must, even for those who have only a passing interest in transport policy and buses. I am particularly pleased that together, we and the team of Messe Berlin have succeeded in making this event even better than it was in 2022. We are ready for the next BUS2BUS in 2026, and the bus industry is geared up to go.“

About BUS2BUS
The next BUS2BUS will take place from April 15 to 16, 2026 on the Berlin exhibition grounds.

About Messe Berlin
Berlin has been a trade fair destination for 200 years, and has been one of the most important such hubs for many decades. Messe Berlin – the state’s own trade fair company – conceives, markets and organizes hundreds of live events every year. It strives to be an outstanding host for visitors at all events, generate optimal business stimuli, and provide fair conditions for everyone. This concept is reflected in the company slogan: Messe Berlin – Hosting the World.