New Shuttle Buses, Used Buses & Wheelchair Buses for Sale in New York
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- 1Tell us what you need: One short form. Takes about a minute.
- 2Get your pricing: Our 5 best-priced new buses, one in every size, sent to you right away.
- 3Find the right fit: Your New York specialist helps you compare sizes, features, and financing.
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Over 150 Buses Sold to New York Organizations
Carpenter Bus Sales has sold over 150 buses to New York churches, senior communities, schools, and shuttle operators, from Buffalo and Rochester to Syracuse, Albany, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City. New York has its own bus driver program, Article 19-A, so your specialist helps you match the bus to how you'll use it. Between our Franklin, Tennessee headquarters and our Elm Mott, Texas location, we generally have 200+ new and used buses in stock.
Covered Repairs at a New York Shop
New York owners don't need to send a bus back to Tennessee for covered repairs. Once our Warranty Administrator approves the claim, a qualified New York shop does the work, you pay a $100 deductible, and we pay the shop for approved parts and labor. Our qualified technicians in Franklin also take bigger jobs, wherever you bought the bus.
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PlatinumCare for New York Churches & Senior Care
Carpenter Bus Sales offers the only 8-year unlimited mile warranty in the industry for churches, ministries, and senior care communities. Qualifying New York organizations get PlatinumCare free on every new bus.
- What's Covered: The entire bus, bumper to bumper, including the body and the wheelchair lift, for 8 years and unlimited miles. Routine maintenance and wear items aren't covered.
- Leased Buses Too: Lease a new bus and PlatinumCare stays in your organization's name.
- Other New York Buyers: Schools, camps, shuttle operators, and businesses get SilverCare free (5 years or 60,000 miles) and can upgrade to GoldCare (7 years or 70,000 miles) for $800. New buses only.
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Church Buses for New York Congregations
• PlatinumCare Included: New church buses get 8 years, unlimited miles, bumper-to-bumper coverage, free.
• Know Article 19-A: New York's DMV says Article 19-A covers carriers using vehicles that seat 11 or more plus the driver to take people under 21, or people with disabilities, to school, daycare, or religious instruction.
• Volunteer Exception: The DMV says volunteers who drive a bus fewer than 30 days a year for school or religious organization activities aren't considered bus drivers under 19-A.
• Financing in Your Church's Name: We almost always finance with the church itself, not individual members.
Wheelchair Accessible Buses for New York Senior Care
• PlatinumCare Included: Senior care communities get 8 years, unlimited miles, bumper to bumper, free, and the lift is covered.
• Bus or Wheelchair Van: Wheelchair vans fit standard parking and hold 2 to 8 wheelchair positions without a CDL. Wheelchair buses carry more people and have a center aisle.
• Day Programs: Article 19-A can also apply when vehicles seating 11 or more plus the driver take people with disabilities to daycare. Check with the DMV before you choose a size.
• Walk-Away Lease Option: Many senior communities lease so they can return the bus after a few years.
Shuttle Buses for New York Private Schools & Camps
• Teams and Trips: Private schools and camps use our shuttle buses for athletics, field trips, and activities.
• Plan for 19-A: Taking students to school in a vehicle that seats 11 or more plus the driver generally brings in Article 19-A, which includes background checks, medical exams, and regular road tests for drivers.
• CDL Note: The DMV says a vehicle defined as a bus under Article 19-A needs a CDL driver regardless of seating capacity.
• Activity Buses Available: We can also supply activity buses (MFSABs), built to yellow school bus structural standards. We don't sell yellow school buses.
New York Bus Sizes and Licenses
| Bus Size | Passengers (incl. driver) | Common Uses | License Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bus | 15 or fewer | Senior adult trips, assisted living outings, hotel and airport shuttles | Class D for many uses; Class E if for hire; CDL if it counts as a 19-A bus |
| Medium Bus | 16 to 30 | Youth groups, campus and parking shuttles, school athletics | Generally a Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement (Class B if 26,001 lbs or more) |
| Large Bus | 31 to 45 | Large church trips, employee and event shuttles | Generally a Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement |
Passenger counts include the driver, and our largest buses carry up to 45 people. New York's DMV requires a CDL for vehicles made or used to carry 15 or more people in addition to the driver, and for any vehicle defined as a bus under Article 19-A regardless of seating capacity. Class E covers for-hire vehicles designed or used for 14 or fewer passengers. Confirm with the NY DMV before you buy.
Delivery to All 62 New York Counties
We deliver anywhere in New York, from Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse to Binghamton, Albany, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the five boroughs.
- Timing: In-stock buses can often be delivered the same week or the next, and almost always within a month. Factory orders take 60 days to 9 months, depending on chassis availability.
- Cost: Delivery is charged per mile, one way. Ask your specialist for the current rate. Bargain Bus Deals buses are pickup only.
- Delivery Day: A Carpenter Bus team member walks your drivers through the bus, including the wheelchair lift if you have one.
- Lettering: We can add your church, school, camp, or company name before delivery. Allow a couple of extra weeks.
New York Bus FAQ
Article 19-A is New York's bus driver qualification program. The DMV says it covers carriers using school buses or vehicles that seat 11 or more plus the driver to take people under 21, or people with disabilities, to school, daycare, or religious instruction, along with for-hire bus companies. Drivers need background checks, medical exams, and regular road and written tests. Volunteers who drive fewer than 30 days a year for school or religious organization activities are exempt. Check with the DMV for your situation.
It depends on use. A regular Class D covers vehicles up to 26,000 pounds GVWR for many uses, and Class E covers for-hire vehicles designed or used for 14 or fewer passengers. But the DMV says a vehicle defined as a bus under Article 19-A needs a CDL regardless of seating capacity, and any vehicle made or used to carry 15 or more people plus the driver needs a CDL.
Yes. Used inventory changes daily, and used church buses generally run $40,000 to $80,000 depending on year, mileage, and condition. A used bus keeps whatever factory warranty remains, and an optional service contract is available.
Yes. Most of our buses can be built with a rear or side wheelchair lift, and we sell wheelchair vans that hold 2 to 8 wheelchair positions. We deliver both anywhere in New York.
We don't sell full-size highway motorcoaches. Our buses carry up to 45 people, including the driver. Our large buses seat 31 to 45, and our L.A. West luxury executive coaches offer an upscale ride for smaller groups.
New York Agencies to Know
Here's who handles what when a New York organization buys and runs a bus. New York has its own detailed rules, so confirm the details with each agency.
- Licenses, Titles, and Registration: The New York State DMV issues licenses and CDLs and titles and registers buses. Your paperwork from us starts with the titling form you complete with your specialist.
- Article 19-A: The DMV runs the Article 19-A bus driver program, including the annual affidavit of compliance carriers file by July 1.
- For-Hire Operators: Companies that need NYSDOT or USDOT operating authority as a common or contract carrier are also covered by Article 19-A.
- Federal Rules: The FMCSA sets the federal CDL rules New York follows, and NHTSA sets the safety standards new buses are built to.