If you’re a parent, child, teenager, college student, or teacher, August likely signifies one thing: the school year is back again! For drivers, that means that school buses will soon return to their streets and rush hour traffic will inevitably get busier. While school bus laws differ state to state, there are a few things every driver should keep in mind when driving around school buses. As a company who sells school buses, below are some tips on respecting a school buses role on the road. STOP Does Mean STOP If you’re on a two-lane road and a school bus… Read more »
History is comprised of previous events, including the places people went and how they got there. Transportation has come a long way, and vehicles dominate the museum scene with traditional and timeless vibes as people head to the sites of history to admire the classic vehicles and to reflect on their pasts. Six retired 40-year old GMC New Look buses are nwo headed to museums across the Midwest and eastern United States. Owned by Amtran, these “Fishbowl” buses are nicknamed for their curved, six-piece windshield. Museums in Ohio, New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania plan to preserve six of… Read more »
It’s safe to say that technology is resulting in a transit renaissance. From rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft to GPS-tracked transit arrival times, people are engaging their commutes and transit routes in an entirely different way now. We can now expect more, and do more, with our modes of transport by having data available at our fingertips, even when it comes to school bus transportation. One great example of how technology has changed travel is “SafeStop,” an app that allows parents to track school buses that their children are on. For so long, parents had virtually no idea where… Read more »
We’re not the only ones saying or thinking it—buses are making a huge comeback in cities nation- and worldwide. In an era of rideshare and public transit woes, buses are once again being considered an integral part of any mass transit system by policymakers, transit advocates, and urban theorists alike, especially as urban centers’ growth rapidly shifts to areas not serviced by subways, or light rail. Buses can get commuters from Point A to Point B easily, comfortably, and efficiently, and when both points are in routes that didn’t exist years ago, buses are the only affordable option out there…. Read more »
Las Vegas is, hands down, one of the most fun cities in the entire United States, if not the world. There are so many things to see and do at any given moment in Vegas, and it’s just about impossible to go there for a few days and not have a great time. But if you’re planning a vacation to Vegas this summer and you want to make it extra special, there are some steps you can take to do it. Check out some ways to really rock your trip to Las Vegas below. Stay right on the Las Vegas… Read more »
It’s just about impossible to drive down the street today and not see a bunch of buses doing the same thing. Buses are used to take people to and from work in big cities. They’re also used to take kids to and from school. And buses have even become a popular way for people to travel from city to city. It’s more affordable to travel by bus than plane, and it’s more convenient to sit on a bus and have a driver take you somewhere than it is to drive yourself. But while buses have become an important part of… Read more »
A wedding is a monumental occasion, and perhaps the most important event in one’s life. It is every bride and groom’s goal to have everything go according to plan, and for many that includes a plan for transporting guests to and from the venue. Why stress the day? Trolley and transit buses are the ultimate wedding transportation, and here’s why. Ample Space Our trolleys can essentially fit entire wedding parties and immediate family members if need be. So you won’t have to choose what loved ones can come on board on that special day. Furthermore, our transit buses can seat… Read more »
Party bus rentals are more commonplace than we think; more and more people are trading in a traditional limousine luxury ride for a more manageable and convenient mode of party transportation. One reason why people are turning toward buses for special occasions is because everyone can fit into one vehicle safely as opposed to being forced to cram themselves into a bunch of different cars. There are a few other reasons for the spike in party bus popularity that you can read about here. It has prevented people from drinking and driving. This might be the most important reason to… Read more »
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is preparing to make a potential switch from driver-operated shuttles to self-driving vehicle tracks along the Skyway structure within 4-5 years’ time. Different models of the autonomous bus line will be swapped in and out on a demonstration track located near the Transportation Authority, and residents will have the chance to test them out for themselves. In addition to travel along the Skyway, the Floridian city is also working to make autonomous travel possible on the city’s streets to neighboring areas like Springfield, LaVilla, and San Marco. A test track has already been set up for… Read more »
At Las Vegas Bus Sales, seamless travel is our forte, and our buses are engineered to handle any kind of group travel. Below are just a few instances where group travel can be made easier through the purchase of a coach or shuttle bus. Group Homes Activity coordinators have the challenging task of organizing the smooth transport of residents from retirement communities, assisted living communities and the like, to their chosen destinations. Many of these individuals become sensitive to the changes that this process encompasses, especially without a routine plan in place. But with reliable transportation that is handicapped accessible,… Read more »
