This 2005 Blue Bird Vision is a high-capacity school bus built to transport up to 72 children on bench seats equipped with seat belts. It’s powered by a Caterpillar C7 diesel engine and paired with an Allison automatic transmission. Inside, there’s plenty of room to move around with a generous 6′ 2″ of headroom. Other features include a large A/C system to keep passengers cool, an AM/FM stereo, manual bi-fold entry doors, and more. This bus is a great solution for short daily routes or longer distances.
Exterior Length: 39′ Interior Length (Driver Seat to Back Wall): 29′ Interior Width: 7′ 7″ Interior Height: 6′ 2″
The recent delivery of a 2005 Blue Bird Vision School Bus B26412 to Columbus, Ohio highlights the city’s ongoing investment in reliable fleet vehicles for school and community transport. This particular bus, now operating not far from the Franklin Park Conservatory, represents how local organizations are responding to shifting transportation needs in Central Ohio.
Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, with its population surpassing 900,000 according to the latest census. Home to major employers like Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, demand for scalable transportation solutions continues year-round—not just during back-to-school season. Regional economic growth and a steady influx of new residents have led more buyers to search for Bird Vision School Bus B26412 buses for sale Columbus as they update their commercial vehicles Ohio fleets.
For districts serving neighborhoods from Clintonville down to Groveport, this Blue Bird Vision model’s robust passenger capacity fits perfectly with rising student enrollment numbers. The bus’s durable build and air conditioning system make it well-suited for everything from daily K-12 routes to transporting youth groups along I-70 or shuttling event guests near Short North Arts District. Its ample seating also allows flexibility for after-school activities and special community programs—an essential feature given Columbus’s unpredictable spring storms and icy winters.
Our service area extends well beyond I-270, covering communities like Dublin and Westerville with dependable local delivery support. With nearly 40% of Franklin County households relying on some form of public or shared transport (per MORPC data), we remain committed to offering quality Blue buses Central Ohio can depend on. Looking ahead, continued investment in regional fleet solutions will help meet both current needs and tomorrow’s growth challenges across Greater Columbus.