American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) commissioned research to measure how many motorcoach trips were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on industry workers.
Executive Summary
About the Report
This report analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the motorcoach travel and tourism industry, as of September 8, 2020.
Key Highlights
- According to the data gathered, all charter bus services were canceled for the months of March, April, May, June, and July in 2020.
- As of September, scheduled service operations are estimated to be down by between 70-80%, and commuter operations are down by a range of 80- 90 percent.
- Most operators do not believe commuter service will return to even 50% of pre-virus levels in markets like New York City, Washington DC, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Citation
How to Cite This Report: American Bus Association. (2020). Impact of COVID-19 on the Motorcoach Industry – Updated Report. Retrieved from https://www.buses.org/aba-foundation-research-summary/motorcoach-industry-covid-19-state-jobs-impact-research/.
Report Author: John Dunham & Associates.
Sponsored by: American Bus Association Foundation.
Contact information: For inquiries, email research@buses.org or call (202) 218-7227.
Methodology
John Dunham & Associates prepared this report using existing industry research.