2025 ABAF Motorcoach Census

Jun 5, 2025

Commissioned by the American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF), the 2025 Motorcoach Census explores the size, activity and impact of the motorcoach transportation service industry in the United States and Canada in the calendar year 2024. It shows an industry that serves a broad range of customers and moves people with great fuel efficiency—an industry that provides charter, tour, and sightseeing services. These are vital to the travel and leisure industries, and intercity and commuter services.

Key highlights include the wide breadth of services motorcoach companies offer. In 2024, about 77.8% of motorcoach companies provided charter service. Additionally:

  • 6% provided tour service.
  • 5% provided sightseeing.
  • 7% provided urban scheduled service.
  • 1% provided rural scheduled service.
  • 3% provided commuter services.

Read the full report now for an in-depth look at the industry’s impact!

Report courtesy of the American Bus Association Foundation.

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