Public transit buses, trains, subways, and trolleys are all great options for getting around a city. Taking public transportation saves you money, reduces traffic and pollution, and leaves you with more unoccupied time to unwind or be productive. In general, public transit systems are perfectly safe for anyone to use. There can be some seedy activity and potential hazards though if you’re not properly prepared for your commute. Follow these tips for public transportation users to ensure your ride is safe and enjoyable! Plan your route ahead of time. Before you head out to catch your bus, look up and… Read more »
By the time September rolls around, school buses are a common daily sight for regular commuters. They’re also a daily part of life for millions of students across the country, their parents, and everyone in each school district working to keep them running. All of those people benefit from the school bus system, as does everyone in a community that uses school buses. But beyond what part they may play in your regular routine, how much do you really know about school buses? Probably not a lot. Let’s fix that with a few fun facts about these amazing vehicles! 1)… Read more »
Planning all of the details for and executing them on your wedding day can be stressful. As you’re getting ready for the big event, the last thing you want to have to worry about is coordinating who is driving you to each venue or somehow get stuck driving there yourself. Traditionally, this problem has been solved by hiring a limo service to chauffeur you and your wedding party around. However, in the modern wedding era, there is a strong case to be made for renting a party bus instead. Consider these reasons below why a wedding party bus may be… Read more »
School buses are an essential component to every school system. Once you’ve finished school, you likely forgot just how important they are. In fact, the only time you probably give school buses a second thought as an adult is when you’re stuck behind one on the road or one picks up your child in the mornings. But if you think about it, you’ll realize that a school bus system’s contribution goes beyond a single district and actually benefits the entire community. Check out just a few of the ways school buses are improving your neighborhood! School buses make education more… Read more »
Many of today’s universities essentially function as cities of their own. Buildings are often spread out and expansions added over time so that campuses go on for miles and miles. Student populations number, on average, somewhere in the thousands, with larger colleges hosting more than tens of thousands. If you think of a college campus as a city, then the importance of a university transportation system becomes obvious. This is where shuttle buses can help. A shuttle bus program is an excellent option for universities in need of on and off-campus transportation solutions. Take a look at some of the… Read more »
Taking the bus to work, school, and other locations you frequent is a great way to save money, help the environment, and, often in big cities, get around faster. But for those who commute on the bus daily or several times a week, the experience can become mundane and annoying. Especially if you’re traveling for 30 minutes or more both ways (the average working commute), you’re going to need some supplies to get you through your journey. We’re not talking about the obvious ones you already know though, such as your phone, wallet, or bus ticket. We’re talking about things… Read more »
Sustainability is becoming more and more important to modern day consumers, which means it’s also becoming increasingly important to modern day businesses. The good news for those who work in the bus industry is that you already have a leg up as one of the greener modes of transportation available. Of course, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to improve. There are always opportunities for reducing the impact of your bus business has on the environment. Not only are these sustainable changes something you can feel good about, but they will also make your buses more appealing to customers who… Read more »
The good thing about being in the transportation business is that there’s always going to be a demand for it. But when you own or manage a bus business, whether it’s a private company or a local public transit system, keeping up with the evolving industry is a little more challenging. Too many people overlook buses in favor of other modes of transportation, such as cars, trains, and airplanes. The key to competing with these popular alternatives is to constantly look for and implement strategies to make your buses a modern, appealing option that can meet your passengers’ needs just… Read more »
For us seasoned adults, the idea of taking the bus somewhere is pretty simple. Most of us have done it so many times by the time we’re older, we forget just how nerve-wracking that first bus trip can be. For your kids, that first ride is probably going to be on a school bus. If your child is starting a new school, going to school for the first time, or coming up on the first year you won’t be able to drive them every day, the idea of taking the bus may be scary. Fortunately, there are some simple steps… Read more »
When choosing the right bus to purchase for your organization, public transportation fleet, school district, conversion, or other use, there are a wide range of vehicle options for you to consider. You want to invest in the bus that is going to be the best fit for your needs, budget, and long-term goals. One of the factors you’ll need to consider as you’re narrowing down the buses that fulfill your requirements is what type of engine you want to power your vehicle—a choice that primarily comes down to either gas or diesel. There are pros and cons to both gas… Read more »
