Should Your Group Purchase a New or Used Bus?
Posted byIt’s that time again. Your organization has used its bus for several years, and either your organization has expanded, or the used church bus for sale is in need of retirement. Whatever the case, it has been years since your group has had to decide between purchasing a new or used bus, so the debate must be renewed. […]
CONTINUE READING ❯How To Customize A New Bus?
Posted byWhen the time comes to buy transportation for your organization, it is important to remember that you can always customize new shuttle busses for sale to best meet the needs of your specific situation. Customization includes things like: choosing the right chassis, gas or diesel engine, number of seats, seat fabric, flooring, storage and much more. This article will attempt […]
CONTINUE READING ❯Using Your Bus for Branding
Posted byAside from the usual reasons that adding a new or refurbished bus to your fleet being a great idea, there may be some reasons you haven’t yet considered. Yes, you want to offer the best type of transportation right now, which happens to be shuttle bus sales. Yes, you want to provide enough room so […]
CONTINUE READING ❯Annual Mini Bus Maintenance Costs
Posted byOne of the things that purchasers need to consider when buying a bus is the annual minibus maintenance costs. Beyond the initial purchase price of the bus, it is important to budget for things the bus will need to run properly. Gas Engine Diesel Engine Oil Changes (4x) $360 $550 Air Filters (1x) $40 $75 […]
CONTINUE READING ❯Shuttle Buses and Driver’s Licenses…What You Need to Know
Posted byOne of the questions the salesman at Carpenter Bus Sales get asked the most is: What sort of driver’s license will we need to drive a shuttle bus? The confusion can sometimes stem from different states referring to the same type of certification using different names. For example, some states use the term chauffeur’s license. […]
CONTINUE READING ❯What To Look For When Purchasing A Used Bus
Posted byAre you in the market for a used bus for sale? Make sure to treat this purchase with the serious consideration it deserves because if you don’t make a good investment, your business will suffer. Though you may save up front, the repair costs of owning a used bus will inevitably need to be tackled. […]
CONTINUE READING ❯How Airport Charter Buses Help You Save
Posted byAirport charter buses help you save on tolls, mileage and parking. Splitting the expenses between yourself and others using the airport is convenient as well, particularly if you fly a lot. No more driving around the airport to find parking — you simply are dropped off at the terminal of your departing airline. Carrying your […]
CONTINUE READING ❯Commercial Buses: A Way To Help The Environment
Posted byAccording to the ABA or American Bus Association in a recent report, motor coaches are the most financially and environmentally conscious types of transportation when compared to automobiles, trains and airplanes. As a result, during an increasingly environmentally centric era, motor coaches as well as school vans are becoming popular for transportation. Fuel & Energy Efficiency […]
CONTINUE READING ❯Three Simple DIY Bus Maintenance Tips
Posted byA bus is a big investment, and a fleet of busses even more so. As a result, it makes sense to perform proper maintenance. However, when you are running a business it’s easy to cut corners. The problem is that although you might get a little more mileage out of your bus or fleet in […]
CONTINUE READING ❯15 Passenger Bus Safety Tips
Posted byMaintaining safety on a bus is not only the responsibly of the driver, but each passenger as well. Read the 15 tips below to understand what you need to do as a passenger to keep yourself and every other passenger safe while enjoying the economical transportation of a bus. 1. If you are riding a […]
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