Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | If I were to buy a shuttle or coach bus for public transportation, could I make my own bus routes and be profitable?

According to the American Bus Association, regions that lack public transportation are good places to start a public transportation business. So if you are in a location that lacks public transportation and there is a huge demand for alternate modes of transportation then you can buy a used shuttle bus for sale, set up your company, plan routes and start picking up and dropping off people for a reasonable fare. This is sometimes called a Jitney service where people pay a fare to get transported from one location to another. The legal aspects of setting up a transportation business vary by location. However the most difficult part is the purchase of a bus, licensing, insurance, maintenance and management. If you own a bus that meets all the quality standards setup by the local transportation administration then your application is likely to get approved. This is not the most difficult part, but buying the right vehicle is.

Before purchasing a bus or motorcoach you need to figure out a good place to park and keep it safe when not in use. This is an absolute essential for the longevity of the vehicle. If it's exposed to the elements day in and day out then expect a shorter life span. Its exterior surfaces may fade and exposure to the elements are factors in determining its expected useful life. Never park a bus on an unpaved surface. An oversized barn, garage or even a shed are some ideal places to store the vehicle during off hours. Buses vary in length depending on the number of passengers they can accommodate. If you are purchasing a bus for the first time then its better to start with their smallest practical size i.e. a 15 passenger shuttle bus. These are also called as minibuses and can seat 14 passengers plus the driver. They are very popular with startup transportation companies. In most places the operator will need a commercial license if they are operating for hire. In some places a driver with a regular operator's license can drive them and since they are smaller in size, their overall management and maintenance is fairly easy and affordable compared to their larger counterparts. Once you have decided to purchase a used passenger bus for sale then the rest of your business plan can be implemented. Shuttle buses have average dimensions of +/- 23 feet in length, 8 feet in width and 10 feet in height. Find a good location that can fit in a vehicle that size. It should be parked at a fixed and permanent location every day for the or at least as long as you wish to use it. This permanent parking space will be the launch pad of your transpiration business. When your startup business faces any challenges, difficulties or obstacles during operations, the bus can be safely parked at this site whenever not in use. It also saves the vehicle from burglary, theft and vandalism. Having a permanent parking space also reduces the overall cost that owners might have to pay for renting a good parking space in a secured location. Once the shuttle bus is in your possession and is safely parked in a secured location you can plan your routes and fares according to length, load factors, and location while looking for new business opportunities and make new routes depending on demand. Shuttle buses operate within a radius of 10 to 200 miles and an entire region can be your playground if you have  a good business plan for your vehicle(s).

After creating a sound business plan, it's time to purchase the bus. Even the smallest model of these vehicles can be expensive so plan your financing well. A basic new 15 seat minibus for sale will cost $48,000 and more before taxes. Most startups do not have a budget like that. Moreover, if they spend heavily on buying the vehicle then they may end up running short of cash to handle the other aspects of setting up a new transportation business. For example fuel, parking fee, driver and staff wages, insurance, office space and more. Keeping the costs low is an absolute essential. Therefore we advise startups to start with a second hand bus for sale. New shuttle buses have a lifespan of +/- 300,000 miles and up to 15 years and their preowned versions can often exceed that if properly reconditioned and maintained. They can easily be purchased for half the price of a new bus (roughly $15,000 to $35,000) depending on their features. Typically you can buy 2 used shuttle buses for the price of 1 new bus. Not a bad deal and a great way to start a new business with used buses.

Used buses for sale have been very popular in the American market ever since the 15 seater van was cited as being dangerous by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority in 2006 due to public safety concerns regarding rollovers. There are ample of options available in the used bus markets across the USA. However, the problem is that these vehicles have been on the road for several years, sometimes with a substantial lack of maintenance. As a result they have been subjected to a lot of wear and tear internally as well as externally resulting in a rough appearance and an unreliable future. Many of them are not fit for the road unless they have been fixed and repaired to a point where they can be certified ready for service. The problem is that many startups and transportation businesses have no idea how to service a bus! They are interested in operating the vehicle and moving people around right away after purchase. They neither have the knowledge nor the experience of repairing a bus. To fill in this gap and make the bus buying process easier for the end users, few dealerships have popped up that will fully recondition a bus from bumper to bumper and give it a proper appearance. Used buses need to be reconditioned properly. That means checking and repairing hundreds of parts and components in the bus or motorcoach. This will extend its longevity and give it a fresh breath of life at the same time. These fully reconditioned used buses sold by licensed dealerships are more expensive than those that are being sold as-is by owners and public auctions. The time and the headache of fixing a bus that most used bus buyers are not equipped to deal with. Even if buyers decide to take the plunge into bus repairing then they would be investing both time and money on the project and after several weeks or even months they will come to the same price point that responsible dealerships are selling their used buses for in the first place. Buying a used bus for sale from the street ofr public auctions is just like purchasing fast food from street vendors and fly by night operators. You don't cook it, just munch it. Similarly when you buy a bus for sale from proper dealerships you don't need to recondition and service it, just register and operate it.

Major Vehicle Exchange is one such dealership that has been in business for more than three decades with the core function of buying good second hand shuttle buses, reconditioning them from bumper to bumper and selling them to clients across the United States. At any point we stock more than 40 used buses thus giving our buyers ample selection to choose from. We stand by our customers throughout the bus ownership life cycle and even help remarket the vehicles when no longer required, provided they are well maintained and in good condition. For more information about our business and the vehicles we stock visit our website www.getanybus.com and call the owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!

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Used buses for sale | Call 516-333-7483 | Are buses functionally equivalent to oversized cars?

Today large cars are usually called an SUV or Crossover. They can never be similar to a bus even if they can carry the same number of passengers. SUV's can often carry up to 9 passengers and some crossovers cars can carry as many. But the fact is that both are luxury cars. They are expensive and not designed to withstand the heavy wear and tear that a passenger transport vehicle would be subjected to. A bus on the other hand is designed for heavy duty group transportation and its used version can be owned for $15,000 to $35,000 whereas new luxury cars will be much more expensive to buy. Moreover, it is legally prohibited to use a car for public transportation.

A 15 passenger shuttle bus for sale can seat up to 14 passengers plus the driver. The fact is that a bus even fully loaded can still fit a substantial additional payload. Often these vehicles are loaded with substantial other household items. On the other hand passengers get cramped inside a car, SUV or Crossover especially considering the low ceiling. Once its seating capacity is full, it cannot take in more passengers and it has little or no room for groceries, bicycles, carriages, camping equipment which can be easily accommodated by a bus. So if an SUV is designed to seat 9 passengers then it will seat only 9 people and not more. However if a used minibus for sale is designed to seat 15 passengers it can still take in more cargo to meet almost any demand. It should be noted that 10 large people along with their luggage can easily weigh a ton or more. Buses are always equipped with powerful engines to compensate for the additional weight. However, modern SUVs and Crossovers are typically available with only one engine choice.

Shuttle buses operate with either diesel and gasoline engines. Whereas cars mostly operate with hybrid or gasoline power with only rare exceptions because there are more cars needed to transport people and their gear than by buses. The carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides the millions of cars emit are creating an environmental disaster because too many cars emit too much carbon can severely impact the local and world environment.

A car can easily navigate busy streets, narrow lanes and bylanes because it has a small turning radius. Though a shuttle bus for sale is smaller in size than a coach bus, its turning radius is smaller than a coach bus but somewhat more than a car. Thus in terms of maneuverability a car performs better than a bus in urban areas.

All cars no matter how big they are have only 4 wheels. Whereas most shuttle buses for sale have dual rear wheels. This feature gives more stability to the bus as it takes in more passengers. The additional tires can bear the additional weight and also prevent the vehicle from rollovers. Mathematically it reduces the center of gravity thus increasing the overall safety and stability of the vehicle.

A bus can carry a lot of personal luggage of the owner and his/her family. While it can also carry a lot of passengers but not the same amount of other cargo. Luggage on a public transportation bus is limited to hand bags, backpacks and suitcases. Anything more is strictly not allowed. In short it can be rightfully said cars have less passengers and luggage whereas buses can handle more passengers and more luggage.

Research has found that cars are associated with more bicycle and pedestrian accidents whereas buses can sometimes lead to pedestrian deaths but rarely claim the life of cyclists.

Cars provide a great deal of independence and on demand transportation whereas buses run on fixed schedules and on fixed routes unless they are utilized for personal use.

There is very little space for passengers to move around inside a car. However, they can easily stand up and  walk around in a bus. Due to this unique feature a bus is the most preferred vehicle for long distance and group transportation. 

Many people in the United States have modified buses into recreational vehicles where they can live and travel almost anywhere and even go on long vacations touring across America or Canada. Such vehicles are often called recreational vehicles, RV’s,  Schoolies and mobile homes. However, people can neither live in a car, nor take in extra passengers and luggage once it's full. When buses are used as private vehicles they can be modified into a living room on wheels with all the amenities required for comfortable living like bed, couch, refrigerator, microwave oven, kitchen, cabinets and more. Such a feature is not available in cars no matter how expensive they are.

Buses have a high towing capacity and can be easily equipped to tow to a camper or trailer. Whereas it will be unwise and unsafe to hook a big luxury SUV to a camper trailer. Buses on the other hand are designed to tow camper trailers and perform better than cars or SUVs in general for towing.

Buses and cars are built for specific purposes, have their own limitations and cannot replace each other. Major Vehicle Exchange is a used shuttle bus and minibus dealership that has been selling its used reconditioned buses for sale to customers across the USA for several decades. Satisfied and repeat customers are the real reason for our success over the years. We go the extra mile by reconditioning every vehicle in stock from bumper to bumper thus giving buyers the assurance and peace of mind that their bus won't break down unexpectedly. Our vehicles are certified ready to hit the road by qualified technicians and we welcome test drives and inspections before purchase for maximum customer satisfaction. For more information check out all the vehicles we have in stock by visiting our website and call the owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!

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Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | What's the most popular bus brand or manufacturerr?

There are thousands of bus companies across the United States but there are only a handful of manufacturers. Each of them has a unique way of building the bus from the ground up. But once the buildup is completed they are subjected to stringent quality tests to make sure they are fit for the roads as well as the general masses. If you are trying to buy a bus from one of these manufacturers then beware about the price tag. A newly produced motor coach will cost almost twice the price of a secondhand bus for sale. As a general rule its difficult to find a new version below $75,000 before taxes. Individuals and private organizations should stay away from buying a new bus under any circumstances because they will not use them that often. Why pay $75,000 for a vehicle that will used only once or twice or maximum up to 2 days? The fact is that individuals and organizations us their vehicles occasionally for a few hours. Their requirements can be easily fulfilled by a used bus for sale that still has approximately 200,000 miles left on its odometer and is available at half the price of a new motor coach for sale. Only transportation companies should opt to buy a new bus for sale because they will be riding the vehicle day in and day out more than 25,000 miles in a year. All others should look out for their preowned version.

Once you have decided to purchase a used bus for sale then comes the question from which brand or manufacturer should I buy the bus? Though used buses are cheaper and affordable than their newer counterparts, the fact is that they have been on the road for several years and have undergone a lot of wear and tear. As a result they are prone to break downs. When bus owners want to get rid of their vehicles, they will go to any extent to make a quick sale and get rid of their headache. 

Used buses for sale require more maintenance than other vehicles and may break down on the road if not maintained on a regular basis. If proper pre trip and post trip inspections are not conducted then they might give in to the stresses of the long journey. When that unfortunate event happens, you want to make sure the spare parts are readily available in the market to get the vehicle back on the road. This is where the manufacturer play a vital role. If the spare part is readily available in the local markets then the bus can be fixed in less than a week. But when the spare part is NOT available in the market then beings the crazy search for parts all across the country and even beyond. Owners who cannot source spare parts are forced to resell their vehicles sooner than expected at throw away prices. Like I said earlier every manufacturer has his own unique ways to design a bus and accordingly has his own unique parts and components that fit into his bus. For example the parts manufactured by Ford company may not fit into a bus manufactured by Chevrolet. Accordingly if TurtleTop did not do well in business and stopped manufacturing parts then all the buses manufactured by TurtleTop will have to be taken off the road when they breakdown and their components need replacements.

This is why you need to purchase a popular model bus whose spare parts will be easily available in any city of the USA. The places to look for parts are Amazon, Ebay, Local bus repair shops, Bus manufacturers and dealerships. If the buyer is purchasing his ride from a licensed and bonded dealership then this will be one less thing to worry about. Because the bus ownership process has its own life cycle. First the vehicle is purchased, then used and finally disposed off. Every dealership is interested in making long term connections with its customers and always plans to buy the motor coach back if its in a good condition. Thus its not in the interest of the dealerships to sell a particular brand of buses that are obsolete and are no longer being produced. The dealership will always sell late model vehicles whose parts are easy to source. Some of the most famous brands in the bus industry are Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Startrans, Starcraft, TurtleTop, Bluebird, Amerindians, International and many more.

If you are seriously looking to purchase a used bus for sale and have read this article this far, then click on this link to visit the website of Major Vehicle Exchange. We have been in business for more than two decades and have sold our used buses to buyers from all walks of life across America. We always stock more than 40 used vehicles so customers have the chance to select the best that fits their requirement as well as budget. Moreover, we go the extra mile by fully reconditioning each motor coach from bumper to bumper thus giving it a like new appearance and performance. Our buses are guaranteed to stay with the customers for a long time provided they are being taken care of and maintained on a regular basis. Shortlist your favorite vehicles on our site and give us a call at 516-333-7483 during normal business hours and ask for the CEO, Charles Kaufman. We have a very long list of satisfied customers and are leaders in the Used bus industry. We look forward to do business with you, and hope you will our next satisfied customer.

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Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | What is the best bus to convert into a house?

 

Buses are large, expensive, cumbersome, gas guzzlers, and much more. Because of their massive size they are difficult to park, and navigate through busy or narrow streets. The best bus for sale would be the one that fits your budget and reasonably long enough for easy parking. It should be easy to ride not only on highways but also on narrow streets, lanes and by-lanes. Because you don't want to get stuck or out of options on a narrow dirt road when camping along the countryside. The vehicle should have a low turning radius so it can navigate any kind of terrain in any environment. This is crucial to having a memorable ride across the country side. Imagine driving a large school bus and realizing that you cannot take the road that cuts through a mountain just because it's too narrow with sharp turns which a school bus for sale cannot perform due to its long turning radius. As a result you will be forced to drive all along the perimeter of the mountain thus wasting a lot of gas, time and mileage. There are examples of mountainous landscapes that take 2 days to walk halfway around its perimeter and just 30 minutes to walk on the road that cuts through it  Of course a motorized bus for sale will take less time in both the situations but the ratio in terms of time will more or less remain the same. Similarly parking a large bus overnight in a plush locality can easily attract the attention of residents whereas a smaller bus will go unnoticed thus giving a good night's sleep for the occupants onboard.

When it comes to buses, size does matter. Larger vehicles are difficult to manage. Of course they have a lot of space inside. But when camping along the countryside, campers live in the motor coach only when driving or sleeping otherwise they live outside to enjoy the new environment. People often go out camping with their partners. However, even if they take their entire family out, a 15 passenger bus for sale should be sufficient enough for a family of 7 members. These motor coaches are considered as small, tiny, mini or small shuttle buses. Thus the best bus for sale to convert into a house is a shuttle bus. They are small and affordable, easy to park and maintain. They are very popular among first time buyers because they do not require a regular licence and can be operated with a regular licence. As a result anybody in the family can drive it. The conversion process can cost up to $10,000 if done with salvaged materials. Buyers with limited budgets should be the conversion cost in mind and then search for a used bus for sale that is reasonably priced.

Keeping all the above mentioned factors and facts in mind, it will be best if buyers opt for a shuttle bus that is used by at least one previous owner. These pre owned motor coaches for sale have nearly 200,000 miles that are not utilized and can be put to use on the roads for another 5 years. They are priced anywhere from $12,000 to $35,000 depending on the overall condition. For the purpose of modification the seats are removed and the vehicle is delivered empty to the buyers locations. From there on, it's up to the owner how he or she wishes to carry out the conversion process. They can either DIY or hire a handyman to get the things done and depending on the cash flow the modification can take up to 6 months. When the seats are removed from the passenger cabin the empty space thus created is as big as a 225 square feet tiny apartment. A small bus is good enough to be converted into a small house which can include a bed, kitchen, cabinets, microwave oven, propane gas stove, clean water tank, grey water tank, refrigerator and anything else.

Major Vehicle Exchange is a used shuttle bus dealership that has been selling its premium quality used buses for sale to clients across the North American continent for almost four decades. A used bus that is being sold as-is is not in the best of conditions and needs to be repaired and certified ready to hit the road by DOT technicians before being driven again. This makes sure the vehicle is safe enough to travel and will not break down in the middle of the other. Apart from the inconvenience such incidents cause, they are also expensive to fix because technicians charge 4 to 5 times more on the road than in a repair shop. To protect our customers from all these hassles and inconveniences, we fully recondition our used vehicles from bumper to bumper thus making sure they look as well as perform like new vehicles. Customers get the peace of mind their motor coach will not break down unexpectedly with catastrophic repair costs that can potentially break the bank. For more information about our dealership and the buses we sell visit our website and call Charles Kaufman the CEO at Major Vehicle Exchange at 516-333-7483 today!

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