You’ve most likely seen school buses repurposed for private businesses or church organizations. As more groups realize how affordable and efficient buses can be, the trend has spread and now it seems just about every church building has at least one shuttle regularly waiting outside. But, repurposing buses for this type of purpose is easy…. Read more »
One of the most important aspects of owning any style of bus is always safety. Whether you are transporting 60 students or 15 members of a church congregation, it takes skill and practice to get them safely where you are going. This is why we celebrate National School Bus Safety week each October. Last year,… Read more »
It is relatively easy to quantify the personal benefits of using a bus. You can calculate the gas your organization saves by employing mass transit vehicles, or you can predict the potential profits of investing in a bus and starting your own commercial venture with it. But, during hard times many organizations attempt to determine… Read more »
If there was ever a time to consider investing in a shuttle or motorcoach, now is the time according to a recent report by the American Bus Association Foundation. The report says the U.S. and Canadian motorcoach industry shows steady, solid growth and the vehicles continue to be one of the most flexible, cost-effective, and… Read more »
Buses don’t always have to be used for school and public transportation. It is becoming increasingly common for private organizations to use buses and shuttles to help transport their members for events or even everyday work. One of the most popular ways to repurpose buses is using them for church activities. A shuttle or bus… Read more »
When you hear the term ‘school bus’, you likely imagine a very typical idea of the big yellow bus coming down the street packed with students on their way to or from school. But, what happens when the buses are eventually retired from student transportation? While many school buses are left to the forces of… Read more »
Stop-arm cameras on buses have been a hot topic lately. Just last week, I discussed the likelihood that the cameras could really cut down on the number of stop-arm rule violators who endanger children by passing around buses when the stop sign is extended. Well, it appears numerous state legislatures have come to the same… Read more »
Like any vehicle, buses need to be treated right if you want yours to live a long life. Even pre-owned buses can serve their purpose for years and years so long as you treat it right. But, buses drive differently than just about any other vehicle on the road. Too often, drivers get behind the… Read more »
School buses are often constrained by their purpose. Despite the massive amount of possibilities hiding in plain sight, most buses are used strictly for their intended purpose and nothing else. They spend their lifespan transporting children or adults and when they become obsolete or too expensive they are put out to pasture and stripped for… Read more »
It can’t be overstated how safe buses are. They are so safe, that despite being larger and more difficult to drive than traditional vehicles, federal data says that less than one percent of all fatal traffic accidents from 2003 to 2012 were related to school transportation. To be exact, 0.35 percent of the fatal accidents… Read more »
