Category: Buying A Used School Bus

The Quick Guide To Getting The Right Used School Bus For You

Buying a used school bus can be a frightening process, especially if you’ve never bought one before. There are several advantages to purchasing a pre-owned bus, but there are seemingly endless things to consider to ensure you get the right bus for your needs, whether you hope to add the school bus to your fleet… Read more »

Why Buy a Used School Bus?

When bus fleets look to replace broken down buses or expand their service they often don’t start by considering a used school bus, but there are plenty of reasons they should. Used buses have several benefits that can not only save you money up front. They can save you money in the long run and… Read more »

School Bus Sales Rise 4% Across North America

School bus sales are up across North America this year according to new findings from School Bus Fleet. Compared to last year, sales have risen 4.4%, showing a steady increase for the past three years in a row. The report finds there was a total of 37,663 school buses sold in the 2014 sales year… Read more »

Using a School Bus to Bring Books to Children All Summer

  The new school year is coming up, and when classes resume teachers will be forced to spend the first few weeks reviewing information the students had already learned the year before. This is due to what is known as the “summer slide” or the drop in test scores that occurs between June and September… Read more »

You Don’t Need a Brand New Bus to Use Alternative Fuels

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 »

How Can Your Company Benefit From Owning a Bus?

Buses are becoming increasingly popular amongst personal owners and start-up entrepreneurs who are converting the vehicles into working and living spaces. However, there are also many established companies that could benefit from owning and using a traditional bus, and most don’t realize it. Many companies have to rent or charter vehicles on a semi-annual basis… Read more »

How Can Purchasing Used Help Your School Bus Fleet?

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 »

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 FMCSA Helps Explain Bus Regulations

It can be scary to be on the verge of making a huge investment in a large vehicle for group travel, especially if you don’t feel like you totally understand the regulations and laws you will have to comply with to operate your vehicle. Don’t you wish there was an easy-to-access resource that would break… Read more »