Automated People Mover Market Report 2026

The automated people mover market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.91 billion in 2025 to $3.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to airport infrastructure development, urban congestion growth, public transit modernization, demand for reliable people movers, early automation adoption.

The automated people mover market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart city investments, low-emission transit demand, fully autonomous transport adoption, digital rail control integration, expansion of urban transit networks. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of driverless transit systems, integration of smart control platforms, demand for energy-efficient operations, growth of airport connectivity projects, adoption of predictive maintenance.

The increasing demand for public transportation is expected to propel the growth of the automated people mover market going forward. Public transportation refers to shared mobility services operated by government or private entities to transport passengers efficiently within urban and regional areas. The rising demand for public transportation is driven by factors such as increasing infrastructure investments, population growth, rapid urbanization, and environmental concerns. Automated people movers (APMs) help reduce congestion in public transport networks by seamlessly integrating with subways, buses, and rail systems, offering reliable and fully automated transit options. This integration creates a more cohesive mobility ecosystem, improving accessibility and convenience for passengers. For instance, in April 2024, according to the American Public Transportation Association, a US-based non-profit organization, public transit riders took 7.1 billion trips in 2023, representing a 16% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for public transportation is driving the growth of the automated people mover market.

Major companies operating in the automated people mover market are focusing on incorporating advanced automated transit technologies, such as driverless train control systems, to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and passenger flow management. Driverless train control systems use automated signaling and control technologies to manage vehicle movement without onboard drivers, enabling real-time speed regulation, automatic routing, and optimized headways. For instance, in July 2024, Alstom S.A., a France-based rail transport company, introduced the Innovia APM 300R at Denver International Airport. This automated people mover system is designed to transport passengers between terminals and concourses and features fully automated operation, modular car configurations for increased capacity, and energy-efficient traction and braking technologies. The Innovia APM 300R improves transit efficiency, enhances passenger experience, and supports lower operating and maintenance costs.

In July 2024, Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. (SATEE), a China-based company specializing in traction systems and equipment, partnered with Alstom to create a new joint venture, Hefei Alstom Rail Transport Equipment Co., Ltd. (HATEE). This venture marks a significant step in Alstom’s commitment to the Chinese rail transit market and aims to strengthen the industrial capabilities of Anhui Province and Hefei City. Alstom SA, a France-based provider of automated people movers, is leading this collaboration.

Major companies operating in the automated people mover market report include Alstom SA, Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., BYD Company Ltd., Hyundai Rotem Company Ltd., Thales, CAF SA, Stadler Rail AG, CRRC Corporation Limited, Daifuku Co., Ltd., IHI Corporation, Woojin Industrial Systems Co., Ltd., Intamin Transportation Ltd., PT Len Industri, Nippon Sharyo Ltd., Scomi Engineering Berhad, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., CRSC International Co., Ltd., Ansaldo Trasporti S.p.A.

North America was the largest region in the automated people mover market in 2025. The regions covered in the automated people mover market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated people mover market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automated people mover market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as convenient and efficient travel, safety and security, reliability and operational efficiency, and accessibility. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated people mover also includes sales of propulsion systems, sensors, cameras, electrical components, and communication 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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