Number of Charter Bus Industry Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
895
charter bus industry businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The charter bus industry industry has declined 24.9% since 2000 (from 1,191 to 895 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 1,191 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-11.6%).
- •Employment: 26,938 workers in 2023 (-19.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 64%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 895 | 1,022 | 26,938 | 7.8% | 8.5% | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 900 | 1,023 | 24,490 | 20.9% | 9.9% | +33.7% |
| 2021 | 783 | 911 | 17,396 | 8.9% | 27.0% | -53.2% |
| 2020 | 951 | 1,077 | 29,876 | 6.7% | 12.5% | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 1,013 | 1,136 | 30,931 | 6.1% | 10.3% | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 1,045 | 1,177 | 32,752 | 8.1% | 10.3% | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 1,072 | 1,200 | 34,114 | 9.0% | 9.5% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 1,110 | 1,238 | 34,164 | 9.0% | 11.9% | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,134 | 1,263 | 33,927 | 7.6% | 9.9% | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 1,160 | 1,283 | 33,190 | 8.9% | 9.0% | -0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.