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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