History

A Legacy of Trusted Travel Since 1927

In the quiet hills of Southwest, Virginia in 1927, a man named Taft Abbott recognized a pressing need. His community, growing, hopeful, and industrious, lacked reliable transportation. At a time when access to travel could shape opportunity and connection, Taft resolved to fill that gap. With a single bus, a determined spirit, and a vision anchored in service, he founded Abbott Bus Lines.

In those early years, transportation was more than a means of getting place to place, it was a lifeline. For many, a dependable ride meant access to work, school, family, and faith. Taft understood this deeply. His mission was not just to offer comfort and affordability; it was to create a bridge between lives and communities, to connect not only destinations, but people.

What began as a modest operation soon took root in the fabric of regional life. Whether it was carrying students to school, families to reunions, or groups to the mountains and back again, Abbott Bus Lines became a cornerstone in the lives of those it served.

Taft built his company enduring values: hard work, integrity, and genuine care for every passenger. Safety was never compromised. Service was never impersonal. Riders didn’t just book a seat; they became part of a community built on trust. In a time when word of mouth meant everything, Abbott’s name carried weight, because when you rode with Abbott, you rode with family.

Over the decades, the company expanded its reach and services, adapting to the changing needs of travelers while staying true to its core. Church groups, school field trips, business excursions, and scenic tours alike found a home aboard Abbott coaches. The company’s name grew to symbolize more than transportation, it represented reliability, quality, and the enduring human connection travel brings.

Today, nearly a century later, Abbott Bus Lines remains family-owned and operated. The torch first lit by Taft now shines in the hands of his son, Fred Abbott, and has been passed to a fourth generation. Each generation has embraced the responsibility not only to continue the journey, but to uphold the principles that built it- service, family, and excellence.

While the buses have changed and the routes have grown, Abbott Bus Lines remains unchanged. This is not just a company, its a legacy. A legacy that continues to move forward, connecting stories, enriching lives, and going the extra mile since 1927.

And the road ahead is still wide open.