Between school districts using buses for longer than ever and the rising number of fleets which incorporate restored older buses, bus maintenance and care have never been more important. For most transportation directors, maintenance boils down to engine care and ensuring every bus is fully functional. But, as summer winds down there is also the… Read more »
It should seem obvious that making the switch to alternative fuels can help a bus fleet save money on keeping the buses fueled. What may come as a surprise are the other areas where alternative fuel buses can keep costs down. Blue Bird Buses recently shared an article about how propane autogas-powered school buses can… Read more »
I’ve talked about a few of the school districts across the country choosing to switch from standard diesel buses to a fleet at least partially powered by alternative fuels such as propane or electricity. But, all of these schools chose to purchase brand new buses (usually with the assistance of a grant) which are typically… Read more »
Last month, the sixth-largest school district in the nation announced they would be adding a sizable number of propane autogas school buses to their fleet, but they won’t be the only district with propane fueled buses when classes resume in the fall. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Ohio’s second-largest school system, announced they plan to… Read more »
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 »
Many governmental agencies and school districts have been introducing new requirements mandating third-party safety reviews before doing business with bus or motorcoach companies. This is a reasonable decision and a plausible safeguard from any misleading salesmen, but last year the United Motorcoach Association wrote to FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro with concerns regarding the use of… Read more »
When we talk about buses running on alternative fuels like propane, most people assume it is a DIY type system that is rigged upon an old bus. They couldn’t be further from the truth. Buses are steadily accepting alternative fuel systems on a large-scale level, and modern propane buses are anything but jury-rigged. Major manufacturers… Read more »
Last week we wrote about buses that rely on electricity rather than traditional fuels, but I only touched on other alternative fuel options that have already been proven to have a huge benefit for bus owners across the country. While propane-powered school buses might not be as environmentally friendly as all-electric buses, it offers similar… Read more »
Every driver should be familiar with all the lights and signs on your dashboard, and this is doubly true for bus drivers. Most buses available have their own unique array of warning lights that can save you from causing severe damage to your vehicle. Investigating any lights flashing on your dash can also help keep… Read more »
Finding a great bus is important, but any bus will fall to pieces frighteningly fast without good care. You have to inspect and maintain your bus on a regular basis to keep it in proper operating shape and prevent your vehicle from going out of commission suddenly. None of this should come as a surprise,… Read more »
