UK services growth: land transport
UK services growth: land transport stood at 5.8% in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1998 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services output, growth on a year earlier | |||||||||||
| 49.3-5 — Land transport and pipelines, excluding rail | 5.8 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 | -0.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0 | 1.2 | 2.2 | |
| 50 — Water transport | 5.6 | 10.2 | 16.8 | 21.1 | 24.5 | 26.2 | 26 | 24.6 | 19.9 | 19.1 |
Understanding UK services growth: land transport
Bus routes, coach services, taxi networks, urban transit systems, and cross-country pipeline operators contribute to the figures recorded for the United Kingdom. The series tracks the annual percentage change in real output volume for land transport excluding rail, capturing both passenger conveyance and fluid pipeline transmission. Unlike rail networks bound to fixed tracks, this measure reflects rubber-tyred mobility and subsurface energy transport.
Evaluating this indicator requires noting the impact of fuel price volatility, road network congestion, and municipal transit subsidies on operator margins. Early monthly estimates undergo regular revisions as administrative ticket receipts and operator surveys are fully processed. Analysts should exercise caution when comparing road passenger trends against rail data, as bus and coach operations respond differently to local commuting shifts and demographic changes.
Frequently asked questions
- Are taxi and private hire vehicle firms included?
- Yes, licensed taxi fleets and private hire car operations form a significant component of urban land transport.
- What is transported through the pipelines in this index?
- Pipelines carry crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and chemicals across land networks.
- How do fuel price changes affect the output measure?
- Fluctuating fuel costs alter operating expenses, which can influence service frequencies and passenger fares captured in real output calculations.