China's bus sales dwindle in 2009

China’s bus industry saw slow growth in 2009. Sales of large buses and medium buses stood at 52,900 and 68,200, respectively, down 9.80% and 7.01% year-on-year. In the first half of the year, the bus market experienced weak demand while in the second half, demand increased steadily month by month, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Total sales of buses reached 323,200 in 2009, down 0.37% year-on-year. (January 29, 2010)