Category: School Buses

Finding The Right Vehicle

Buying a vehicle can be difficult. Here is a handy guide to help you find the right one to suit your needs: Here is some important information about buying the right sized vehicles: Vans Vans serve many purposes. They are typically used by businesses that need to transport a small number of passengers or a… Read more »

Why Buy A Used School Bus?

“Why should I buy a used school bus?” We could make this a short article and give you an overview – they are cheaper, they save you from losing money to depreciation, you can build out a larger fleet, etc. However, we want to go a little deeper than that. Mainly, buying a used school… Read more »

All About Used School Buses

Buying and owning a new, shiny school bus can be tempting, right? When looking to start a fleet or replace an old, worn-down school bus, used school buses may not be the first option that comes to mind. However, buying used can be a great way to stack your fleet full of buses and can… Read more »

School Bus Safety

In April 1939, a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University organized a conference in which established the standard color of yellow now known as National School Bus Glossy Yellow. This color was chosen because it has been scientifically proven that this particular shade of yellow is hard for other drivers to miss, thus further ensuring the safety… Read more »

School Buses In Freezing Temperatures

School Buses In Freezing Temperatures Schools all over the country, even some areas in the South have experienced a bit of an Arctic blast this new year. Many schools have canceled classes due to snow, ice and even extremely cold temperatures. A lot of parents depend on the bus to get their children safely to… Read more »

Why Schools Need to Have Buses

Schools have been using buses to transport kids to school from outside a walking distance since 1886. Since then the school bus has been used to pick up students from a wide proximity and bring them to their school! Although recently more school administrators are reducing or eliminating bus service to balance budgets. Exactly how… Read more »

Bus Fun Facts

Buses have been around for a long time and changed a lot over the course of the years. Science For Kids gathered some great fun facts about buses. The History of the Bus Buses have been around for quite some time. They have come a long way since their introduction. Check out the history of the… Read more »

NGVI Offers Natural Gas Vehicle E-Learning Course

The Natural Gas vehicle Institute (NGVI) is making it easier for natural gas vehicle (NGV) technicians to access ASE-accredited courses by releasing its NGV Technician and Fleet Operations Safety Training as an e-learning option. The course, which was designed specifically for NGV technicians and fleet or dealership operations personnel, is now available through an interactive… Read more »

The Book Bus Brings PA Children Books For Summer

School may be out, but a bus traveling around a Pennsylvania community is making sure local children are not without learning opportunities. The Book Bus is giving books to the children of West Allegheny School District’s younger students. The bus is the result of a collaborative project between the school district, the Western Allegheny Community… Read more »

How To Spread The Word About Your Fleet’s Accomplishments

Every day, school bus drivers and members of the student transportation industry are doing great things, and I don’t just mean delivering students home safe and sound. Lives are saved, service milestones are reached, and new safety programs are launched that deserve recognition that they rarely get. It is always easy to get coverage from mainstream… Read more »