ABA represents approximately 1,000 motorcoach and tour companies in the United States and Canada. Its members operate charter, tour, regular route, airport express, special operations and contract services (commuter, school, transit). Another 2,300 member organizations represent the travel and tourism industry and suppliers of bus products and services who work in partnership with the North American motorcoach industry. ABA is also home to ABA Foundation, a nonprofit organization with an emphasis on scholarships, research, and continuing education.
Mission Statement:
The American Bus association represents the business concerns of both U.S. and Canadian privately owned motorcoach and tour operators. ABA represents the U.S. bus industry in Washington, DC, and supports the government affairs activities of its Canadian members and counterpart associations. ABA facilitates relationships between the North American motorcoach industry and all related segments of the travel and supplier industry. In addition, ABA creates awareness of the motorcoach industry among consumers in North America (USA, Canada and Mexico), and communicates publicly on important issues like motorcoach and highway safety.
History
Founded in 1926. Originally called the Motor Bus Division of the American Automobile Association. Reorganized in 1930 as the National Association of Motor Bus Operators and in 1960 changed its name to National Association of Motor Bus Owners. The organization became the American Bus Association in 1977.
Our Members
Motorcoach Operators - operators own motorcoaches and provide services such as charters, tours, sightseeing, scheduled service, school bus service, special operations, and/or local receptive operations.
Tour Operators - organizes tours without owning equipment and contracts for coach and other transportation, for hotels, attractions and other travel suppliers to offer a package. The tours are primarily to locations away from the company's hometown.
Travel Industry - Tourism-related companies and organizations include travel/tourism/destination marketing organizations, accommodations, attractions, food service organizations, and tourism service professionals such as receptive operators who specialize in tour planning for a local area.
Associates - manufacturers and suppliers of bus products and services.
Tour Operators - organizes tours without owning equipment and contracts for coach and other transportation, for hotels, attractions and other travel suppliers to offer a package. The tours are primarily to locations away from the company's hometown.
Travel Industry - Tourism-related companies and organizations include travel/tourism/destination marketing organizations, accommodations, attractions, food service organizations, and tourism service professionals such as receptive operators who specialize in tour planning for a local area.
Associates - manufacturers and suppliers of bus products and services.