If you have been operating a school bus fleet for a while, safety is likely one of your favorite words. But, if you are just getting started and trying to grow a fleet, it can seem tempting to cut corners where you can.
There is a big reason that the biggest fleets prioritize safety, and it isn’t just because no one wants to see kids hurt in motor vehicle accidents. This is true as well, of course, but the other unsaid reason safety remains one of the chief concerns for a fleet operator is money.
This might seem counter intuitive at first glance. Keeping your buses above the bar set by safety regulations costs money for new technology, constant upkeep and maintenance, and research as to how you can keep improving the safety of your vehicles. However, down the line these costs are practically noting compared to what an unsafe fleet will cost you.
Don’t believe me? Still considering skimping on any additional safety measures for your fleet? The executives and operators of many of the nation’s fleets agree that safety is more than keeping children safe. It is an investment that pays off for years and years. Kelly Aguinaldo contacted the executives for the largest fleets in the country and asked for their perspective on bus safety, and they unanimously agree that safety is king in the world of buses.
