Online coach ticket booking for groups and students

Students heading home for breaks, newcomers, clubs, church groups and families who want help with routes and group bookings.

Commission from operators on tickets you sell, sometimes plus a small service fee for arranging group bookings or helping with bookings.

• Organised and detail-focused
• Clear written and phone communication
• Building trust in a community

• Many operators sell directly online, so confirm who offers agent commission and on what terms
• Commission can be small, so this works best as a side income at first
• Some provinces regulate travel sellers, so check with your provincial regulator what applies to you
• A home-based business licence may be needed from your municipality
• Refund and cancellation rules, so be clear with customers about who is responsible
• Winter weather cancellations can bring a rush of changes and questions

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on how simple your website and booking tools are and how you set up phone and message handling from home.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on your community and how many bookings you handle. Commission can be small, so this works best as a side income at first.

Check with your provincial regulator what travel seller rules apply to you, and ask your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed. Also confirm which operators offer agent commission, and be clear with customers about refund and cancellation responsibility.