Public School Bus Services in the US - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

Next stop: A rising number of elementary and secondary school children nationwide will boost industry demand

The industry provides transportation for school students and faculty to and from school or other related locations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), over 80.0% of total funding for elementary and secondary schools is provided by states and local governments, which are required to keep a balanced budget. When this budget is tight, it means schools nationwide make hard choices, including consolidated bus routes.

This industry includes companies that primarily provide bus services to students in grades K-12 and school employees. School buses transport students to and from school, as well as between school events, field trips, camps and other educational events. Companies also provide transportation for school employees to and from work.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.