Bus and Coach Expo – new industry show announced

A new industry exhibition is launching in April next year: Bus & Coach Expo.

Taking place from 21 to 23 April at the NEC, Birmingham, this inaugural event is expected to be a catalyst for innovation, progress and cross-industry collaboration.

Co-located with the Commercial Vehicle Show, Bus & Coach Expo’s goal is to unite the entire passenger transport ecosystem – operators, manufacturers, technology suppliers, policymakers and public sector leaders – for three days of fresh thinking, transformative tech and future-focused insight.

Launched under the banner ‘The Pulse of Passenger Transport’, the show arrives as the sector navigates a rapidly changing landscape shaped by net-zero targets, digital integration and rising passenger expectations. Organisers of Bus & Coach Expo say the event offers ‘a timely, dedicated space to explore what’s next and act on it’.

Across the show floor, visitors will discover the very latest in zero-emission vehicles, smart fleet systems, cutting-edge accessibility and safety features, and next-gen depot and workshop technology. Expect live vehicle displays, product debuts and hands-on workshops, all underpinned by expert-led content aimed at addressing the biggest challenges and most urgent opportunities in modern mobility.

Specialist feature zones will give centre stage to the issues that matter most. The Route to Zero Zone will chart the sector’s transition to electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, supported by real-world case studies and insights into infrastructure and funding. The Fleet Maintenance Hub will showcase the diagnostics, tools and technology driving operational resilience. Meanwhile, the Technology Showcase will put the spotlight on systems designed to enhance fleet performance, telematics, digital innovations and passenger experience. And at the Road Safety Zone, a full programme of content will focus on compliance, urban safety and regulatory change.

Being co-located with the CV Show, it allows discovery of cross-sector solutions, as well as the opportunity to meet new suppliers with a single badge.

Free to attend, the event will also feature seminar theatres hosting thought leaders from across fleet operations, government, sustainability and technology. Topics for coach operators and bus fleet owners will include fleet decarbonisation, public sector funding, data-driven delivery models, workforce development and more.

“Bus & Coach Expo is exactly what the industry needs right now – a fresh, future-focused platform that brings together every corner of the sector” – Mark Griffin CMILT, Ambassador for Bus & Coach Expo

Mark Griffin CMILT, Ambassador for Bus & Coach Expo, said: “Bus & Coach Expo is exactly what the industry needs right now – a fresh, future-focused platform that brings together every corner of the sector. From operators and OEMs to policymakers and tech innovators, this event will drive the conversations, showcase the solutions, and help shape a smarter, greener future for passenger transport.”

“This is not just another industry event, it’s a strategic new platform built for the challenges and opportunities ahead” – Nick Davison, Event Director

Nick Davison, Event Director, added: “We’re thrilled to launch Bus & Coach Expo in 2026. This is not just another industry event, it’s a strategic new platform built for the challenges and opportunities ahead. With its co-location alongside the Commercial Vehicle Show, we’re delivering two powerhouse exhibitions in one, offering attendees more value, more connection, and more reasons to attend.”

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