Bus Transportation Services Industry Overview

Excerpt from Bus Transportation Services Report

Companies in this industry provide transportation of passengers by bus. Major companies include FirstGroup America (owner of First Student, First Transit, and Greyhound), Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport (India), ComfortDelGro (Singapore), FirstGroup and National Express (UK), Transport International Holdings (Hong Kong), and Veolia Transdev (France).

Competitive Landscape

Demand depends mainly on the demographic makeup and growth of the local population. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies can have advantages in buying fuel and in maintaining fleets. Small companies can compete by providing specialized services. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker ranges from $50,000 to $90,000, depending on the sector.

Products, Operations & Technology

Major types of bus service include school, urban, interurban and rural, charter, and paratransit (transportation of people with disabilities).