United States Department of Transportation

Percent of Transit Buses by Fuel Type

Figure

This bar graph shows the percentage of transit buses by fuel type from 1996 to 2023. Diesel has been the most used fuel for transit buses but has dropped from around 95 percent in 1996 to just over 50 percent in 2023. Natural gas is the second most fuel.

Dataset Excel:

F6-16 Percent Transit Buses by Fuel Type 2023-APTA-Fact-Book-Appendix-A-03.27.2024.27.2024.xlsx (1.28 MB)

Description:

This bar chart is from the 2024 Transportation Statistics Annual Report.

Source:

APTA, 2023 Transit Fact Book: Appendix A. Includes “Bus Vehicle” and “Commuter Bus Vehicle.”

Publications:

Transportation Statistics Annual Report Figure 6-16