Research examining the environmental impact of motorcoach travel, as well as how technology on buses has advanced.
Executive Summary About the Report Released in April 2025, the Sustainability and Innovation of the Motorcoach and Charter Bus Industry is a study commissioned by the American Bus Association Foundation […]
This American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) commissioned research examines energy use and emissions of motorcoach operations as compared to other popular modes of transportation. Executive Summary About the Report Released […]
Executive Summary About the Report The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) sponsored Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to evaluate the environmental performance of motorcoach operations. The research compares the energy use […]
The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) commissions research measuring the environmental impact and energy use of different modes of transportation, including motorcoaches, commuter rail, and vanpools. Executive Summary About the […]
Executive Summary About the Report In Getting There Greener, the Union of Concerned Scientists presents the first comprehensive analysis—peer-reviewed by experts—of the highest-carbon and lowest-carbon options for vacation travel. Key […]
DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development explores how passengers use personal electronic devices on public transportation. Executive Summary About the Report This 2014 report, the fifth in a series […]
Research
How motorcoach-based group tourism boosts economies, including employment and trip data.
How the motorcoach industry connects communities, including the role of federal subsidies.
How global health emergencies like COVID-19 affect industry jobs and economic impact.