Bus & Automobile Transit Systems Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban passenger transportation systems using buses or other motor vehicles over regular routes and on regular schedules within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Bus and Automobile Transit Systems industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Bus & Automobile Transit Systems companies in the United States.
Bus & Automobile Transit Systems Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Bus & Automobile Transit Systems |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Bus & Automobile Transit Systems Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Bus & Automobile Transit Systems industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Local, fixed-route passenger trans by road and transit rail |
Local, fixed-route pass trans by road, except school, emp, & com car |
Local passenger transportation by road, except fixed-route |
Local passenger transportation by chartered bus |
Loc, fixed-rte, pass trans on common carr road & trans rail syst |
Transit & ground passenger transportation related services |
Other local passenger transportation by road |
Special needs trans serv, including paratransit, senior citizen |
Long-distance, fixed-route passenger transportation by road |
Salary information for employees working in the Bus & Automobile Transit Systems industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 2% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 1% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 9% |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 11% |
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 8% |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 7% |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 7% |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 74% |
Motor Vehicle Operators | 66% |
Bus Drivers | 65% |
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 61% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$31,399,904 on the bus & automobile transit systems industry. It has awarded 347 contracts to 69 companies, with an average value of $455,071 per company.
Top Companies in Bus & Automobile Transit Systems and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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