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Join the only industry organization that connects all segments of the motorcoach and group travel industry to maximize their offerings to customers and help build their business.

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For more information, contact membership@buses.org or call (202) 218.7251.

Membership fees are nonrefundable.

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MOTORCOACH OPERATOR MEMBERSHIP

Motorcoach operators perform a variety of transportation services such as charters, retail tours, scheduled service, sightseeing, local receptive operations, school bus, package express and special operations.

TOUR OPERATOR MEMBERSHIP

Tour operators organize and sell outbound tours for groups and frequently book motorcoaches for their groups. Some also act as receptive operators for their local area, and some own travel agencies.

TRAVEL INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP

Travel Industry membership is available for travel/tourism/destination marketing organizations, tourism service/transportation companies, accommodations, attractions, and food service companies.

*Locations allow you to promote all locations at Marketplace. If you want all locations to be searchable on our website, you must purchase the Plus Membership package.

SUPPLIER MEMBERSHIP

Products/Service Provider membership is available to companies that supply goods and services to the motorcoach and tour operator industry.

Notice: Motorcoach Operator Requirements

Motorcoach/bus operator membership is for private companies that own motorcoaches and perform a variety of transportation services such as charters, retail tours, scheduled service, sightseeing, local receptive operations, school bus, package express and special operations. Some also own travel agencies. Bus operator members must have operating authority from the U.S. Transportation Department or their state or provincial authorities to qualify for membership. If not applicable to that location, then proof of liability insurance is required. All active motorcoach operator members must maintain a satisfactory safety rating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SAFER System (safersys.org) to continue receiving member benefits.      

Bus Operator membership requests are placed in a pending status for 30 days, allowing for comment by ABA operators to insure credibility of the pending operator. After that period, the membership becomes fully active. Membership is valid thru June 30, 2024. Upon renewal the appropriate annual due amount will be charged (see annual dues chart).   

For information on renewals, including rates, click here.

Note: ABA rents its mailing list to ABA members and includes company email addresses. If you do not wish for your address or email address to be included, please notify ABA at membership@buses.org. Use of ABA logo by periodicals does not imply endorsement.

The American Bus Association serves a thriving industry that provides nearly 600 million passenger trips annually on charters, tours, scheduled service, and shuttles. Membership in ABA includes motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations, and products and service suppliers.

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