Automated Passenger Counting System Global Market Report 2024

The automated passenger counting system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.85 billion in 2023 to $9.72 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. Historical growth in this sector can be primarily attributed to several key factors. These include the increasing imperative for transit operators to optimize operational costs, the upward trend in urban density and public transportation usage, heightened demand for real-time transit information among commuters, a growing preference for public transportation solutions, and heightened environmental awareness driving modal shifts towards public transit options.

The automated passenger counting system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.48 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. Anticipated growth in the upcoming period is driven by several key factors. These include the continuous technological advancements in automated passenger counting systems, increasing urbanization rates, rising demand for analytics solutions, growing public transit ridership, and heightened interest in smart telematics solutions. Key trends expected in this period encompass further technological advancements in automated passenger counting systems, integration of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities, bolstered market potential through government support, incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and the facilitation of multi-modal integration.

The increasing utilization of public transportation is poised to drive the expansion of the automated passenger counting system market in the foreseeable future. Urban public transportation usage denotes the effective deployment of public transport vehicles and services by the populace. This uptick in public transportation usage can be attributed to escalating traffic congestion, heightened investments in public transportation infrastructure, and mounting fuel expenses. Automated Passenger Counting Systems (APC) play a pivotal role in urban public transportation by accurately monitoring and tracking passenger volumes, thereby facilitating optimal resource allocation, schedule management, and service enhancement. For example, in August 2023, as per a report by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, public transportation witnessed an average daily usage of 9.42 million times the preceding year, indicating a 14% (+70,000) surge in daily usage across the day. Moreover, in 2022, there was an incremental increase of 330 million individuals utilizing public transportation compared to 2021, with a daily average rise of 11% (+900,000). Consequently, the escalating public transportation usage is propelling the growth trajectory of the automated passenger counting system market.

Prominent players within the automated passenger counting system market are actively innovating advanced solutions, such as AI-integrated sensor technologies, to augment counting precision and efficiency. These sensors encompass state-of-the-art technology infused with artificial intelligence capabilities, enabling accurate detection and counting of passengers boarding and disembarking public transportation vehicles. For instance, in September 2023, iris-GmbH infrared and intelligent sensors, a Germany-based company specializing in sensor components for automated passenger counting systems, introduced the IRMA 6 R2 sensor, the latest generation of automated passenger counting sensors, to the European region for the first time. This sensor harnesses cutting-edge data processing and artificial intelligence algorithms to furnish precise, real-time passenger and object counts. The invaluable data provided empowers operators and transportation authorities to optimize vehicle dimensions, routes, and timetables, thereby enhancing operational dependability and passenger contentment. Featuring a 4-core processing unit for maximum accuracy and compliance with the latest cybersecurity standards and norms, the IRMA 6 R2 represents a significant advancement in automated passenger counting technology.

In January 2022, Teleste Oyj, a Finland-based company specializing in technology and services for video and broadband solutions, successfully acquired Ermetris SRL for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is expected to fortify Teleste's presence in providing services to rolling stock manufacturers and public transport operators specifically within Italy. Ermetris SRL, headquartered in Italy, is a company known for its expertise in automated passenger counting (APC) systems and sensors, contributing to the optimization of public transportation management.

Major companies operating in the automated passenger counting system market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., Huawei Technology Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Thales Group, Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., Wabtec Corporation, Indra Sistemas S.A., Advantech Co. Ltd., Cubic Corporation, Daktronics Inc., Samsara Networks Inc., Nexcom International Co. Ltd., INIT SE, Teleste Oy, Postec Technology, Cleveron AS, Clever Devices Ltd., Eurotech Holdings Ltd., Iris-GmbH Infrared & Intelligent Sensors, DILAX Intelcom GmbH, HELLA Aglaia Mobile Vision GmbH, Infodev Electronic Design & Information Technologies Ltd., Syncromatics Corporation, Trapeze Group, Euclid Labs, LILEE Systems Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automated passenger counting system market in 2023. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated passenger counting system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated passenger counting system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Automated passenger counting systems are electronic devices designed to accurately record the number of passengers boarding and alighting from transit vehicles. These systems play a crucial role in optimizing operational costs, providing real-time transit information, and enhancing the overall passenger experience. They enable transit operators to improve the accuracy of reporting patronage data and analyze transit usage patterns effectively.

Key types of automated passenger counting systems include display systems, mobile applications, entertainment systems, announcements, and others. Display systems present information visually to users through screens or monitors, offering real-time passenger counts and related information to commuters and transportation authorities for improved management and decision-making. These systems incorporate various technologies such as video analytics, infrared, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), stereoscopic vision, time-of-flight, and Wi-Fi tracking. They find applications across diverse transportation modes including airports, buses, ferries, cruise ships, railways, trams, metros, and others.

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The automated passenger counting system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data analytics and reporting, remote monitoring, service planning optimization, and others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated passenger counting system market also includes sales of sensor-based systems, cameras, and power supply systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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