Bus Operator Membership
Bus operators, by definition, are private companies that own motor coaches and/or other passenger vehicles and perform a variety of transportation services such as charters, retail tours, scheduled service, sightseeing, local receptive operations, school bus, package express, and special operations.
Driving Your Business Forward
OMCA gives you the resources you need to get you ahead. We’ll keep you up to date with important information and seminars. OMCA events provide the opportunity to meet suppliers and network with new contacts. We give you an industry voice through OMCA advocacy. From information to contacts, we’re the experts on keeping you on the road and ahead of the competition.
FEE STRUCTURE
Newly activated or reactivated coach operator memberships are subject to an $500 initiation fee and will undergo review by OMCA staff and Board of Directors before the membership is approved.
Annual membership fees for a 12-month calendar year (Jan-Dec) are based on your fleet size (see below). Companies with both coaches and school buses in their fleet will have two types of membership (details below).
| COACHES | |
| 1-10 | $750 |
| 11-25 | $950 |
| 26-50 | $1,350 |
| 51-100 | $2,600 |
| 100+ | $3,500 |
Companies with school buses in their fleet must purchase membership for the number of school buses involved in charter work (minimum of 10% of overall bus fleet) in addition to the coach fleet memebrship fees. For example, a company with 9 coaches and 3 school buses will pay: $750 + $300 = $1,150
| SCHOOL BUSES DOING CHARTER WORK | |
| 1-15 | $300 |
| 16-40 | $500 |
| 41-100 | $850 |
| 101-500 | $1,200 |
| 501-1,000 | $2,350 |
| 1,000+ | $3,600 |
How Membership Benefits You:
Build your business with face-to face appointments and networking opportunities at annual events. Develop important contacts and business relationships as OMCA serves as your industry conduit to tour operators, bus operators and suppliers across North America.
Keep up to date with travel- and tour-related information, the most current industry regulations and expert advice that will help you get the most out of your business. Save time and hassle by letting OMCA do the industry research and source what’s relevant so you can concentrate on your business.
Benefit from industry representation as OMCA advocates and promotes the motor coach travel industry by discussing relevant government issues.
Benefit from instruction, training, skills development and education through our informative seminars, webinars and other educational opportunities.
Access and download contact information of all key industry players in our convenient OMCA Membership Directory.
For decades, OMCA has been a strong community of like-minded members who are experienced, talented, helpful, and have a shared loved of the group travel industry. Members are encouraged to reach out to their OMCA peers for help or advice, whether it's one of OMCA's councils, board members, or simply a local member that might have insight on a specific topic. The sense of camaraderie and community found at OMCA is what makes our membership and events invaluable.
OMCA’s website includes a “Find a Bus Operator” tool on our homepage and on our “How to Charter a Coach” page. This tool pulls from current member companies.