15. 11. 2026

Bus market in October: 242 vehicles, up 8% year on year

In October 2026, Ukraine’s vehicle fleet gained 242 buses, including minibuses. That is 8% more than in October last year, Ukrautoprom reports.

In short:

• 242 buses (including minibuses) joined the fleet in October — up 8% year on year;
• the share of new vehicles was 47% (49% a year ago);
• Etalon leads among new buses (28), Mercedes-Benz among used ones (63);
• in January–October the fleet gained 2,282 buses — 8% more than a year earlier.

New buses: October leaders

• Etalon — 28;
• Ford — 24;
• ZAZ — 21.

Used buses: October leaders

• Mercedes-Benz — 63;
• Volkswagen — 12;
• Iveco — 9.

Ten-month results

Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine’s bus fleet has gained 2,282 buses — 8% more than in the same period of 2025. Of these:

• new — 1,054 (+1%);
• used — 1,228 (+15%).

If you are renewing your fleet

From 1 January 2027, new environmental requirements apply to trucks and buses — we explained what is worth doing before the end of 2026 in our article on Euro 6. Centr Avto can help with vehicle inspection and tachograph calibration: 098 500 5252.

FAQ

How many buses joined Ukraine’s fleet in October 2026?

242 buses, including minibuses, according to Ukrautoprom. That is 8% more than in October 2025.

Which brand leads among new buses?

Etalon — 28 buses, followed by Ford (24) and ZAZ (21).

Are there more new or used buses?

In October the share of new buses was 47%. Over ten months the fleet gained 1,054 new buses and 1,228 used ones.

Source: Ukrautoprom (in Ukrainian)