For the first time, the CNR is offering a document analysing and forecasting costs for a specific type of road passenger transport: school transport by standard coach.
The year 2022 was marked by widespread inflation in school bus costs: +7.8% on average over the year. Public transport companies experienced an unprecedented rise in energy costs: +43.1% on average over the year for commercial diesel fuel used in public transport. Other significant increases included inflation in maintenance costs (+5.6% on average) and driving personnel costs, with two revaluations of the conventional salary scales in 2022, resulting in a total impact for the year of +5.1% on average.

For 2023, the inflation forecast for non-fuel costs stands at +7.3% on average for the year. The main factor remains the cost of driving personnel (salaries and social security contributions): +11.9% on average over the year. Other items showing increases include maintenance at +7.3% and equipment ownership costs at +3.5%.

Download the study to discover the changes position by position, accompanied by detailed explanations.