- New Bus
- A new bus is a bus which has never been titled (sold, leased or subcontracted). New buses are available from new bus dealers, such as Best Bus Sales. A new bus is the best choice for companies intending high-volume transportation such as hotel shuttle buses or casino shuttles.
- Why do some new buses have previous model year listing?
- Bus manufacturers acquire hundreds of bus chassis from manufacturers like Ford, Freightliner, and Dodge, on which they build their buses. Buses built in the current year (carriage, seating, electric, etc.), are restricted to the chassis date of manufacture, that always defines the model year. And because the buses are new, they always carry full manufacturer warranty coverage.
- Pre-Owned Bus
- A pre-owned bus is a bus or coach that has been previously owned or leased. Used buses range in age and condition dependent on the owner and type of usage. Corporations that purchase fleets of vehicles tend to have better maintenance, but it's not a rule. Smaller companies also may take excellent care of their vehicles. The bottom line is that any vehicle should be thoroughly inspected before considering purchase. The reputation of the dealer is another aspect. Check to make sure you will have the support and maintenance you will need to keep your investment in tip-top-condition.
- Untitled Demo Bus
- An untitled demo is a bus or passenger van three years or older that has acrued mileage, but has never been titled to a buyer. These vehicles may have been taken to trade-shows and/or utilized to provide potential customers with ride and feature experience. As never titled vehicles, the original, new vehicle warranty is included at time of purchase or lease.
- Non-CDL Buses (commercial driver’s license not required)
- In most states, small buses carrying 14 or fewer passengers (sans driver) have no requirement for a commercial driver’s license (CDL). This is an advantage for small companies, organizations, and churches, that may not have commercially licensed drivers.
- Non-CDL buses may also referred to as shuttles or shuttle buses and can have wheelchair lifts or ramps installed to serve as mobility vehicles. Wheelchair positions require more room than a standard seat, so vehicles with wheelchair positions carry fewer passengers than non-mobility versions of the same bus.
- Organizations upgrading from a passenger van to a shuttle bus may find a non-CDL bus or shuttle an easy transition. Non-CDL buses are highly maneuverable and many can be parked on a street as you would a van.
- Low Floor Bus
- A bus that kneels before you climb aboard. A set of special air suspension tanks are used to raise and lower the cabin. Low floor buses provide fast, safe boarding and de-boarding for passengers. Low floor buses have automatic ramps to provide access for wheelchairs and walkers.
- Mobility Vehicles
- Mobility vehicles transport passengers that require assistance boarding a vehicle. This is accomplished by wheelchair lifts, ADA compliant ramps, or low floor kneeling vehicles with a ramp. All wheelchair lifts are motorized and generally easy to operate. Safety features such as movement lockouts and wheelchair tie-downs are standard.
- Ramp Van
- A ramp van is a passenger van that has an automatic or manual wheelchair ramp to provide wheelchair access for a passenger or the driver.
- Ramp vans can be modified for special needs drivers that cannot use floor pedals. With these modifications and an automatically lowered ramp, drivers confined to wheelchairs can travel and shop independently.
- PAX
- Number of passengers, excluding driver
- ASE Certified Mechanics
- Look for an ASE logo when deciding where to have your vehicle serviced. ASE-certified technicians are required to take periodic tests and are updated on new technologies and features, as well as manufacturer recalls.
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