When school buses get too old, most school districts sell them off in order to have some capital to invest in a new buses. It is the most obvious and simple way to handle the issue, and many of the retired buses get a new life transporting another group of passengers. But, it isn’t always… Read more »
Six Things To Consider Before Purchasing a Shuttle
In the past, we’ve discussed an assortment of things prospective bus owners should consider before they make a final purchase. While coaches and shuttles are similar to school buses, if you are considering buying a shuttle you should keep in mind that the vehicles have their own unique concerns you should address. To help you… Read more »
Why is Recording Technology Inside Buses So Important?
Technology plays a huge roll in keeping students riding school buses to and from school safe and accounted for. However, for fleets that don’t serve children or need to be conservative with their budget for transportation, perks like audio and video recording can seem frivolous and unnecessary. There is also a chance they may overlook… Read more »
The ‘Choice Bus’ Shows Students The Consequences of Bad Decisions
Normally when we cover converted buses, the vehicles have been repurposed for a personal purpose like traveling the country or creating the ultimate tailgating vehicle. However, the Mattie C. Stewart Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the high school dropout rate, used their ‘Choice Bus’ to influence students to make positive decisions for their… Read more »
How to Start a Bus Business in Your Community
Large school districts have massive fleets of buses which are used to transport children to and from school everyday, but often there are few to no options for the students who attend small districts with tight budgets. These buses are essential to the education of children with parents unable to bring their children to school…. Read more »
What To Consider Before Choosing a Bus
If you’re shopping for a bus, chances are you already have an idea of what you need in your mind. But, often that mental image of the bus for you is quite a bit different from the bus you need. Your “dream bus” can become a nightmare if you purchase before answering a number… Read more »
The Cool Reason School Bus Roofs Are White
Last week I answered the age old question “why are school buses yellow?” But, some people out there may have noted that many school buses in North America are not uniformly golden-yellow. While nearly every public school bus in America is the same classic color in most places, a large number of buses being manufactured… Read more »
Converted Buses You Have To See To Believe
I’ve covered a few uniquely converted buses in the past. But, recently while looking into a bus repurposed into a mobile living space by architecture student Hank Butitta I found a treasure trove of buses that have been turned into entirely original vehicles that show off the personality of their owners while also keeping some… Read more »
Why Are School Buses Yellow?
Throughout the vast majority of America the school bus is considered one of the most easily recognizable vehicles, along with ambulances and fire trucks. While school buses do have some flashing lights, they don’t compare with the brilliant light show that emergency vehicles are known for. Instead, school buses are known for a few things:… Read more »
Propane Buses Can Save You On Maintenance Too
Bus owners are turning to alternative fuels for a number of reasons, but the most common motive is savings. With the high price of gas, fleet owners are willing to try more experimental options for the sake of keeping their bottom line down. It just happens to be that these alternative fuels are also better… Read more »
