The Commercial Vehicle Show is set to grow in 2026 with the debut of brand-new bus and coach exhibition that promises to unite the entire passenger transport ecosystem.
The inaugural Bus & Coach Expo, organised by Nineteen Group, will be launched for the first time at the CV Show from April 21-23 next year – bringing together bus and coach operators, manufacturers, technology suppliers, policymakers and the public sector.
Launched under the banner ‘The Pulse of Passenger Transport’, the show offers a platform for fresh thinking, transformative tech and future-focused insight – as well as the opportunity for cross-sector solutions between the commercial vehicle and bus and coach sectors.
Mark Griffin CMILT, Ambassador for Bus & Coach Expo, said: “Bus & Coach Expo is exactly what the industry needs right now – a fresh, future-focused platform that brings together every corner of the sector.
“From operators and OEMs to policymakers and tech innovators, this event will drive the conversations, showcase the solutions, and help shape a smarter, greener future for passenger transport.”
The Bus & Coach Expo, like the CV Show, will offer exhibitions of the very latest products and solutions in zero emission vehicles, smart fleet systems, cutting-edge accessibility and safety features, as well as next-gen depot and workshop technology.
Live vehicle displays, expert talks, product debuts and hands-on workshops are also expected.
Specialist feature zones will be included, with a Route to Zero Zone charting the sector’s transition to electric, hydrogen, and low-emission transport, supported by real-world case studies and insights into infrastructure and funding.
A new Fleet Maintenance Hub, meanwhile, will showcase the diagnostics, tools, and tech driving operational resilience, while the Technology Showcase will focus on pioneering systems enhancing fleet performance, telematics, digital innovations and passenger experience.
There will also be a Road Safety Zone, with a programme of content focusing on compliance, urban safety, and regulatory change.
Nick Davison, Event Director, said: “We’re thrilled to launch Bus & Coach Expo in 2026. This is not just another industry event, it’s a strategic new platform built for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
“With its co-location alongside the Commercial Vehicle Show, we’re delivering two powerhouse exhibitions in one, offering attendees more value, more connection, and more reasons to attend.”
