Motorcoach Travel Generated $158 Billion in Economic Impact in 2024, New ABAF Report Shows
ABAF’s updated analysis underscores motorcoach travel as a major economic driver, fueling business growth, job creation, and community vitality in 2024.
ABAF’s updated analysis underscores motorcoach travel as a major economic driver, fueling business growth, job creation, and community vitality in 2024.
In 2024, the motorcoach industry delivered 40 billion passenger miles, of which 66% were chartered trips. Discover more about the state of the industry.
Despite industry consolidation, data from 2023 indicates a strong rebound in motorcoach activity.
The Q3 2024 Motorcoach Builders Survey reveals a 15% increase in new motorcoach sales compared to last year.
Every year, the American Bus Association Foundation, supported by the United Motorcoach Association and Motor Coach Canada, conducts a vital census of the motorcoach industry.
Motorcoach buses, widely recognized for their passenger-carrying capabilities in long-distance services, encompass touring, intercity travel, private charter, and commuter transit. The ABAF partnered with TTI to assess the environmental impact of motorcoach operations, comparing energy use and emissions with other transportation modes. The study continues the legacy of the 2019 report, ensuring an up-to-date evaluation based on the latest available information and emission rates.