Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | Should I buy a long yellow school bus or a smaller shuttle bus?

Used, pre owned or second-hand are better words to describe a school bus that has already been in use for some time. Ideally, the best place to buy a school bus for sale is from school districts and schools because they take the safety of their students seriously and thus maintain their vehicles on a regular basis. When the buses are no longer useful to the schools due to age or condition they are sold in auction markets across the United States. Many schools have their vehicles operate beyond 10 years but most get them replaced because they get funding from the local, and state governments. Generally this is the perfect time to buy a bus. Alternatively, one can call schools and inquire with their transportation department if they will be selling off any of their vehicles any time soon. If they say yes next year, then that is the right time to contact them. The cost at which these giant buses are sold depends on several factors like size, age, mileage, location, overall condition, type of engine, transmission etc.

These buses are heavy and cumbersome and buyers often buy them either to convert into a recreational vehicle or to get spare parts. They typically need a commercial license with a heavyweight and air brake endorsement to be operated which requires a written test, a physical examination, and two road tests. Though they are cheaper and affordable, maintaining and managing them is a headache for most buyers. For example, the cost of regular maintenance for a used school bus can run into five figures in just the first 6 months of operations. Experts advise performing regular maintenance at intervals of every 6 months. Thus they may cost $3,000 - $10,000 initially, but by the end of a year, the total expenditure can be as high as $20,000+. Drive this vehicle for another 5 years and the total cost may exceed $75,000. The obvious question that arises is do you really want to buy a school bus when all costs are considered? The price keeps increasing year after year and the cost of parts replacement is high for these vehicles. In case of an unforeseen accident or breakdown, qualified repair shops may be far between. Moreover, wherever it breaks down be prepared to pay up to $5 per mile plus hookup charges to tow it to the nearest repair shop. Repair technicians go a step further to charge higher prices to fix a vehicle that has broken down on the road than a vehicle that was towed to their shop. The price difference can be 5 times higher for roadside assistance.

The above was all about maintenance. When it comes to driving, these buses are oversized and stretch up to 5 feet beyond the rear wheels. As a result, they tend to swing left when turning right and vice versa. The driver has to be extremely cautious not to hit someone or something when taking sharp turns. Because of their large size, they need longer, taller and more costly parking space. Generally they cannot be parked in residential neighborhoods or on town streets. Keeping them exposed to the elements will shorten their life, fade their appearance and performance and bring a lower price at the time of resale. Ideally they should be parked in a garage or barn, shed, of adequate length. Moreover, they can be operated only on primary roads. Because of their large turning radius, they should be kept out of narrow streets, lanes, and bylanes. If they will be used for public transport then they will be missing out on a big chunk of the market simply because they cannot operate in narrow streets. Almost all of these vehicles operate on diesel engines which is a big negative point due to the age factor, their engines and filtration system might get clogged leading to more emission of carbon and nitrogen oxides thus inviting harsh penalties from law enforcement agencies. The owner will have to spend to clear up the engine filtration and buy additional equipment to make sure the emissions are within the desirable limits. In the event of a breakdown diesel engine mechanics are harder to find because gasoline is the most dominant type of engine in the USA, repairing gas powered buses is less expensive and they rarely fail  emissions testing. Due to these restrictions more and more buyers are demanding gasoline-powered buses rather than those operated on diesel.

If you are neither a spare parts dealer nor a travel enthusiast then you certainly need to relook at the reason you want to buy a yellow school bus. If price is the only factor then be prepared to pay more for repairs and regular maintenance. If you are a first time buyer then it would be much better to start your journey with a used 15 passenger shuttle bus for sale. These operate on gasoline engines, the dealerships fully recondition them from bumper to bumper thus they don't need much repair and maintenance, however experts still advise precautionary maintenance every 6 months but the cost will be much smaller compared to a large school bus for sale. Bigger buses need more maintenance than smaller buses. These smaller shuttle buses for sale can be used to access areas that are inaccessible by larger buses thus opening new markets in their target location. They can be operated instantly after purchase with a regular license. Registration, insurance and parking too is cheaper in comparison. Thus the possibility of a transportation business achieving success with a minibus for sale is more than with a school bus in the long run. With minibuses, transporting just 10 to 20 passengers a day pays all the bills. But with a larger school bus the expenses will  be high which need to be compensated by transporting more passengers. On average a school bus is 5 times bigger than a shuttle bus.

Thus think about your requirements once again and try to figure out if a shuttle bus can fill out all your needs. If you are still confused and need consultation then feel free to pick up the phone and call Major Vehicle Exchange at 516-333-7483 today! We have been reconditioning shuttle buses for more than three decades and known their ins and outs thoroughly. Moreover, buyers from all industries have purchased our vehicles. Thus when you buy from us, we know what you are looking for. Accordingly we can give you the best advice on industry practices to help you make a better buying decision. Alternatively it will be a good idea to visit our website and check out all the vehicles we stock before making a phone call. Shortlist your favourite vehicles and then call us immediately during business hours. We have a long list of satisfied customers and hope you will join the list too.

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Car with wheelchair access for sale | Call 516-333-7483 | Buy affordable low floor wheelchair vans with ramps

People with disability and seniors with mobility issues are confined to the four walls of their house. They need a personal assistant to go shopping, attending doctors appointments, recreational activities and more. Even if they can drive a vehicle and hold a regular license, most vehicles are not designed to fit their special equipment like wheelchairs, walkers etc. Moving in and out of the wheelchair into the front seat of a regular car is not an experience most people with disability would not like to endure. Thus manufacturers have started creating cars that can accommodate handicapped passengers along with their wheelchairs. The floor is lowered, doors widened and height increased to let in one passenger along with his or her wheelchair. Such vehicles help seniors and disabled persons live a more independent life without the help of an assistant. They feel empowered and can travel freely at will during anytime of the day even when other family members are not around. They can roll their wheelchairs straight into the vehicle either with the help of a foldable electronic ramp or a manual pull out ramp that fits under the floor. Once the wheelchair is inside, the occupant can easily move to the front seat and start driving the vehicle. The two seats in the front have sufficient space in between to allow easy access to the drive wheel. Thus the wheelchair passenger can get in and out of the car without getting in and out of the chair.

A car will be equipped with a light weight ramp that can be stretched out to roll the wheelchair inside. However a dedicated wheelchair van will have a powerful wheelchair lift to fully lift the wheelchair up in the air and get inside the vehicle. These lifts are strong enough to lift 800 lbs weight with the press of a button. In the case of cars, the ramp is mounted by the side, whereas in the case of vans the lift is mounted either on the side or the rear. Both have automatic sliding doors to ease the movement of wheelchairs. Both the vehicles have wheelchair restraints to prevent the wheelchair from colliding with the side walls or other passengers during transit or when emergency brakes are applied. This ensures safety of all passengers and prevents internal damages due to collision. Most people prefer handicap vehicles for sale with ramps or lifts mounted on the curb side over those mounted at the rear end because if someone parks his car behind their vehicle then there is a chance of them getting stuck outside the vehicle for some time until the other person arrives and moves his car away.

But in either situation buying a car with wheelchair access for sale is a dream for most people with disabilities. They have to start a fundraising campaign because their income is limited and not sufficient enough to make an outright purchase. The good news is that the price of these vehicles fall by half or even more if they are purchased preowned. Now, they become affordable even for those with limited budgets. Moreover, most dealerships have well established relationships with financial institutions that are ready to finance the purchase at attractive interest rates. The repayment policy is carefully customized to meet the needs of every individual. Thus nobody gets rejected and people with average or even bad credit history get approved instantly. These used ramp cars for sale or wheelchair vans for sale can either be purchased directly from the owners or from the dealerships. Many opt to buy from the owner but they forget that every second hand vehicle needs repairs before being put back on the road. Most disabled people do not have the experience or don't want to go through the hassle of fixing a preowned car or van. Hence they opt to purchase from the dealerships who fully recondition the vehicle from bumper to bumper to give it a new appearance and a fresh life. They don't break down easily and last a lifetime with the new owners.

Major Vehicle Exchange is one such dealership that carefully reconditions every used car with wheelchair access for sale and wheelchair vans for sale before selling them to a new buyer. We have been reconditioning wheelchair accessible vehicles for more than 30 years and have sold them to hundreds of customers across the United States. For more information visit our website at the link mentioned above and check out all the reconditioned and certified vehicles we have in stock and call the owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!

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Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | Can I start my own transportation business in a town or area that doesn't offer bus service?

Many transportation companies have inaugurated bus access across regions that lack municipal transit services. It can be a good idea to start in a smaller town or region away from metropolitan city centers substantial demands exist in many areas. Transporting as few as 10 or 20 people a day can pay the bills. At a minimum, transport companies need to start by budgeting for; vehicle costs including maintenance, fuel, repairs and service, drivers wages and benefits, insurance, fuel and utilities. Initial revenue expectations should be modest until the company has developed a marketing plan including a website, advertising and reputation management, only then the owner can reasonably plan a budget for the company. Before buying a vehicle and hitting the road, thorough research in the nearby areas will go a long way in the success of your startup. Observe how many people live and travel in the town or region? How many of them que up every morning at the bus stops and terminals to reach their places of employment, recreation, church or shopping? Is there a market for transportation to parties, beaches, casinos, amusement parks, wineries, etc? Are they in haste or relaxed? How much are they ready to spend on a single trip? Are they ready to pay a higher fee for faster service? Is the frequency of public bus services in neighboring townships limited to once an hour during the day or some other schedule? Once a bus is missed will the people have to wait for an hour or more until the next bus arrives? Find out if they are ready to pay a higher fare for more frequency or more accessible (handicapped) transportation? If yes, then you have found a great niche for your startup. Similarly, look out for locations where you can target a substantial number of riders per day such as shopping malls and hospitals and clinics. This will help you increase your monthly revenues which will be a tangible benefit for your new startup.

The best way to answer these questions is to enter your market with a vehicle like a shuttle bus. Check out what people are willing to pay per trip for a faster service instead of the regular fare. If there is no existing service, riders will be inclined to pay significantly more for bus service. This conversation can give you personal knowledge of how much the new startup can earn per day, week and month, what will be the cost of doing business? How many staff people will be required? How many vehicles will be needed to fulfill the demand? It should be noted that in this industry great profits are made by transporting the largest number of people in a single trip. Firstly a smaller vehicle will make you lose passengers to competitors and secondly the fuel consumption will be reduced with the increase in passengers per trip, making an obvious profit. Thus attempts should be made to purchase the biggest vehicle with the most powerful engine with the limited budget a startup may have in this industry.

Buses are the obvious answer when talking about big passenger vehicles. Their new vehicle may not be affordable for every startup but their second-hand versions can fit almost every budget and requirement. They are often equipped with wheelchair lifts so if you have seniors and disabled people in the town then they can be easily moved into the passenger's cabin with the use of the wheelchair lift. These buses sometimes have double flip seats to accommodate either ambulatory or wheelchair passengers. One wheelchair passenger typically requires the space of two seats that can be folded and locked to the seat frame. Accordingly, the fair will have to be the same for all passengers because even though it will take the place of regular passengers on the bus. If you have never owned a used bus for sale before then it's advisable to get started with a small minibus as they don't always need a commercial license for operations and are easy to manage and maintain. Due to their maneuverability and functionality, they have been very popular with startup transportation companies. Moreover, they have dual rear wheels for greater passenger capacity and stability. That means the bus won't roll over even at highway speeds or rough mountainous terrains. On the other hand the chances of a 15 seater van with single rear wheels rolling over increases by 70% when carrying more than 10 passengers. You definitely do not want to compromise with the safety of your passengers. Thus purchasing a 15 seater passenger shuttle bus for sale will go a long way in bringing success to the startup enterprise.

Major Vehicle Exchange, a used bus dealership has been delivering its second hand shuttle buses for sale to many cities and townships across the United States for several years. At any point, we stock more than 35 used vehicles that are fully reconditioned and certified ready for the roads in the USA. See all the used buses for sale on our website, choose the ones you like the most, and give the owner Charles Kaufman a call at 516-333-7483 today!

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Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | What is a shuttle or minibus RV conversion experience like?

After purchasing a used shuttle or mini bus for sale you will find the lifestyle affordable and the bus to be easy to customize. Ask the dealership to remove the seats and deliver it empty to your home location if practical. Inside the passenger cabin will have roughly 180 - 250 square feet of available floor space. Start by going online and searching for bus conversion tips on Google. It will offer a number of articles and videos on how to transform a minibus into living quarters. People prefer to DIY with both new and recycled materials to save costs. However, if you are a busy professional then outsourcing this task to a skilled handyman or a carpenter will be a better choice. The total cost of conversion can be as little as $1,000 or high as $50,000. For most it is better to start with a basic, minimal and simple conversion because this is probably a first-time experience and you should not overspend. At some point in the future every owner will either trade up or further enhance their vehicle. If you perform overly extensive modifications on the bus then it will unnecessarily increase the overall cost of ownership at the time of resale. If a buyer does not appreciate the expensive interiors then he or she will definitely not like the high price tag either. Every person has different tastes and chances are that a new buyer may not like your design and or expensive amenities installed in the bus, thus making the resale process more difficult than necessary. Thus keeping the conversion simple and basic is a successful strategy to pursue.

What goes inside the empty bus completely depends on the owners lifestyle and what they need for comfortable living and traveling. Dual air conditioners and heating systems come pre-installed in used minibuses. They have large tinted windows giving full view of the outside world when in transit and securing the occupants privacy at the same time. Most couples would like to install a double bed, the cook would like to have a practical kitchen with a wash basin, microwave, storage cabinets. Buyers also like to have a table, chairs, a couch and both would like to have more compartments to fit in their personal belongings including sporting items and camping accessories. Often water tanks are desirable for storing clean drinking water and grey water. The tanks should be big enough to last several days otherwise the owners will find themselves frequently searching for places to dispose of waste water and public water hoses for refilling. That could be a waste of time if camping along the countryside over long distances. Of course, regular campsites have no shortage of sanitary facilities.

Once the project is completed, living in the bus will be just like living in a small apartment with the exception that the outdoors will be at your doorstep. The fact is people who live the RV life often don't bathe for several days and use the restroom facilities at Walmart, shopping malls and truck stops. Many truck stops also have shower facilities available for a small fee. RV enthusiasts in the USA rarely encounter difficulties finding a public restroom, they are available almost everywhere. But in the event public facilities are not available, then they don't hesitate to create a small room with walls on three sides inside the bus or use the great outdoors for refreshing themselves. However those wishing to be more elegant and stylish can opt to buy a larger 24 seat bus for sale and modify it into a living apartment. The additional space will give them more room to add a restroom at the rear end of the vehicle, eliminating the need for bathing in the open in remote and distant locations.

Climate control is an absolute essential when living on wheels. The temperatures can swing to the extremes during the days and nights. Becoming sick on a long camping journey is not a good experience. It's a serious distraction from enjoying the thrills of experiencing new and distant locations. Individuals and families who travel in vans, trucks and school buses have to get their vehicle insulated for both extremes of hot and cold weather. However those who chose to live and travel in a minibus don't need to worry about climate control because their motor coach has pre installed air conditioning and heating systems front and rear for the warmer and colder weather, thus giving them a good night's sleep and a great driving experience during their travels. Caution must be exercised to not leave the engine running for long periods of time, so auxiliary climate control units may be in the cards for some people.

Major Vehicle Exchange is a used bus dealership that has sold its mini buses to travel enthusiasts across the United States for many decades. Our second hand buses for sale are reconditioned from bumper to bumper and give buyers the confidence their vehicles won't break down unexpectedly in the middle of nowhere. For more information on the types of used buses and wheelchair vans we have in stock for sale, visit our website, check out their details and prices in the description, shortlist the ones that best fit your budget and requirement and give a call to the owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 during business hours.

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Used Mini Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | How many passengers can a minibus carry?

Micro is not the right word to describe a small bus. They are referred to as either a minibus, mini bus commercial bus, short bus or shuttle bus. The question should have been written as "How many passengers can a mini bus carry?". A minibus for sale is the smallest version of a bus and can seat 15 passengers or less including the driver. They sometimes have luggage compartments above or at the rear end. Heavy duty front and rear air conditioning and heating system for all seasons. Large tinted windows for viewing the great outdoors and maintaining privacy at the same time. Almost always dual rear wheels for added stability and load capacity and high top roof to enable people to stand up straight in the passengers cabin and move around freely. They usually have stainless steel entry rails and overhead hand rails for passenger safety along with vinyl seats with seat belts, grab handles and arm rests. Other equipment like fire extinguisher and first aid kit are located throughout the bus to handle emergency situations. These vehicles are mostly powered by gasoline engines and deliver around 10 - 13 miles per gallon.

There are two general types of mini or short buses for sale a.k.a. passenger and wheelchair lift equipped buses. The passenger buses for sale have fixed seats for normal adult travelers whereas the lift equipped buses may also have flip seats inside. Their seats can be folded and secured to the side walls to accommodate wheelchair passengers. On average they are capable of carrying two or more wheelchair passengers. Thus four double seats have to be folded and locked against the side walls to make space for the wheelchairs. These wheelchair lift equipped minibuses for sale are often used for providing Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services and can carry a lot of medical equipment than just passengers. They can carry wheelchairs, walkers, stretchers, oxygen cylinders, etc. If they are being used at adult daycare and senior centers or churches then they can be used to carry groceries, shopping bags and other items that the seniors might have purchased during their shopping excursions.

Due to their small size and lighter weight these vehicles normally do not need a commercial license and can be operated with an operators regular license. They weigh less than 8000 lbs. and can easily navigate narrow streets and dense traffic. Thus shuttle buses have become the vehicle of choice for many travel applications and startup transportation companies. They are easy to manage, maintain and cost less for general repairs. Any one buying a bus for the first time should start their bus ownership journey with small buses for sale. Once they get a good understanding on how to handle these vehicles profitably then it's time to upgrade to larger and additional buses.

It should be noted that these vehicles can be used for recreational purposes too. When all the seats are removed from the passengers cabin an empty space of nearly 220 square feet is available which can be used to modify the vehicle into a moving apartment, business or recreational vehicle. Such a bus can carry a bed, couch, tables, chairs, kitchen, cabinets, clean water tank, gray water tank, bicycles, rafts, motorcycles and canoes, and almost any other piece of equipment that is required for comfortable living on long journeys.

The new shuttle buses are used exclusively to transport passengers. However when they are sold typically after 5 to 10 years in service, their prices fall substantially in market price making them affordable to people and businesses from all walks of life in the USA. Thus when individuals or businesses buy these vehicles they tend to modify them according to their needs. The bus can end up carrying anything in this process. For example if it's used by an animal rescue business then it will have cages of different sizes installed in the passenger cabin for animals of different sizes. Dogs are the most common animals for pet transportation although almost any pets can be carried. Additional temperature control systems can be installed in the vehicle to make sure it does not exceed a certain limit thus keeping the animals comfortable during transit. On the other hand if a larger coach  bus is being used as a shop on wheels then it can be carrying grocery and other essential items. If it's used as a clothing boutique then it will be carrying racks and stacks of clothes. If used as a coffee and fast food center then it will be carrying food related items accordingly. The preowned version of minibuses for sale are quite versatile in their operations and can end up carrying almost anything the owner wants it to carry, even a motorcycle if the need be. However, it should be remembered that every vehicle has a limit to the total weight it can carry. Exceeding this limit is called overloading and can make the bus or motorcoach lose its balance and lean towards the sides thus adding more pressure on the tires and suspension. Even temporary overloading over short distances can permanently damage the buses construction thus damaging it seriously. Extreme cases of overloading can cause rollovers when performing reflex traffic maneuvers and even road accidents risking the lives of not only the driver and the passenger onboard but other road users and pedestrians too.

Major Vehicle Exchange is a used or second hand short, small, mini, commercial and shuttle bus dealership that has been selling its pre-owned vehicles to clients across the United States for several decades. Due to the affordability and reliability of our used buses, they have been used for numerous purposes apart from public transportation. For more information visit our website by clicking the link here, check out all the vehicles we have in stock and call the owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!

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Handicap Accessible Vehicles For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | Where can I find a handicapped accessible vehicle capable of transporting a person in a wheelchair?

There are vans and buses equipped with a wheelchair lift that are capable of transporting wheelchair passengers in and out of the passenger cabin with the touch of a button. Individuals can buy a wheelchair van for sale whereas transportation businesses can opt for either wheelchair vans or lift equipped buses. Talking exclusively about wheelchair vans, they have high rooftops and either have the lift mounted on the side or at the rear doors. Many buyers prefer side lifts because parallel parking may be the only option which is hazardous for rear mounted lifts. These lifts are extremely powerful and can easily handle weights up to 800 lbs. Many senior citizens who are not bound by wheelchairs but still have mobility issues prefer to be transported in wheelchairs without having to transfer between seats. If you try to purchase a new wheelchair van for sale, it will not only be expensive but will cost almost twice the price of a standard van because of the additional equipment and modification required for safety. However, if you buy a used wheelchair van for sale, then it will cost about half the price of a new van and can still be used for years. A budget of $15,000 to $25,000 can make you an owner of a wheelchair lift-equipped van for sale.

As with any vehicle that has been on the road for several years repairs and maintenance are almost always required to make the vehicle safe, reliable and pleasant in appearance. Owners usually sell them as-is and the on-us is on the new buyer to fix the vehicle. How can any caregiver or person with a disability fix a van? They will have to send it to a repair shop to get it ready for the road. This will not only be time-consuming leading to delays but can cost substantial additional for repairs. Stress for the new owners only increases anxiety and gives the buyers headaches adding to the issues of caring for the person already in a wheelchair. To fill in this gap and make the entire buying process less complicated, some dealerships have specialized in the repair and reconditioning of wheelchair vans from bumper to bumper before selling them to the next buyer. The depth of the reconditioning process depends on the dealership's budget and experience with fixing vans. Some may inspect, detail, and repair all parts and components, others may be more superficial. Obviously, the more comprehensive the inspection and repair, the longer will be the life of the vehicle and cost less in maintenance charges as time goes by. These reconditioned vans for sale by the dealerships will cost more than those that are sold as-is by owners, but they will give the new buyers the assurance they not only look but also perform like-new vehicles. The chances of an unexpected breakdown or a surprise repair are minimal in these reconditioned vans for sale.

Thus you not only get a used wheelchair lift-equipped van that is more affordable but also one that operates like a new vehicle. Despite the benefits, there are still millions of Americans with disabilities who may not have a sufficient budget to buy a used van for sale. The good news is there are many financial institutions that are ready to fund the purchase at normal interest rates. They even modify the repayment plan depending on individual conditions. Due to these financing facilities, owning a used wheelchair van for sale has become simpler, easier and a dream come true for thousands of people across the USA.

People with disabilities face a lot of challenges with mobility. Many need assistance from family and friends to perform simple tasks like food shopping and doctor visits. Due to the busy lives most of us live, many are deprived of this assistance thus limiting their mobility to the four walls of their apartments and homes. A wheelchair lift-equipped van is a very important tool in adding greater mobility to their lives. It brings satisfaction, empowerment, and independence to the person. It allows them to break free and get out of their homes at will. Now they can visit family, social functions, parks, schools, colleges, universities, shopping malls, churches, etc without needing third-party assistance. They can even go camping with family members on weekends, explore the Great American outdoors and enjoy life just like everybody else.

Major Vehicle Exchange is one dealership that is dedicated to the cause of people with disabilities and helps them achieve greater freedom and independence in life. Our used wheelchair vans and buses are reasonably priced and thoroughly reconditioned from bumper to bumper and inspected, detailed, serviced and repaired. All our vans are certified ready to hit the road by qualified technicians and ready for immediate delivery anywhere across the United States. Once the vehicle arrives at your doorstep, it can be driven immediately with a regular license. For more information about the used wheelchair vans and buses for sale we stock and the facilities available to make the purchase easier visit our website at 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 | How can I get private contracts for my Non-Emergency medical Transport (NEMT) business?

Many startup service providers start their operations from home and have no idea how to grow their business. All they have is a van with a wheelchair ramp or lift. NEMT services are used exclusively by aging elders and people with disabilities. Thus wherever you can find seniors and disabled citizens there you have a business opportunity. Print some pamphlets, flyers and hand them over to seniors visiting gardens or beaches during early hours in the morning. They will appreciate you reaching out to them especially if they need help visiting the doctor's office on schedule. If you can't find too many seniors or disabled people in the target location, then it's time to knock on every door at every senior center and nursing home in the area and visit every infusion and dialysis center. It may sound like a big effort but is the best way to do business. If you are providing NEMT services to an elderly person 3 blocks away from your location but have no idea about the seniors and elderly living next door or in the same building as you are, then it's a big wake-up call that your business is not on the right track. As time passes by, the population ages and more people enter the 65 plus age group. After some time they will need help attending their doctor's appointment, visiting relatives, attending friends, or for other recreational purposes. This is the time when your business should be present right in front of their eyes so that they can use the service instantly. A healthy senior today may need assistance tomorrow. Your business should be known to him so that he does not miss an appointment and you don't miss a repeat customer in the apartment next door. It may sound absurd but you have to knock on every door and track the entire neighborhood. Don’t forget websites like Yelp.com and YP.com either. This is how real estate agents find new clients and customers. Create a rough map of all the residential buildings in your target location with all the roads, streets, narrow lanes, and bylanes. Make a note of the number of levels and apartments each building has. Then go out knocking on every single door in the neighborhood. This is called fieldwork. This strategy can be time-consuming but will produce the biggest rewards for your startup business. Initially, it's advisable to do this yourself rather than ask team members to do it for you because when you DIY, people will come to know you personally as the face of your business. You can easily walk in and out of the building that belongs to lower-income groups. However, the buildings of higher-income groups will have security guards stationed outside to keep salesmen and strangers away. In this case, befriend the guards to act as brokers for your business and your point of contact in the building. Request them to refer any senior with mobility issues or disabled persons living in the building and give them a commission on each referral. If paid well they will volunteer proactively to act as salesmen for your NEMT business.

Once you have scoured the entire neighborhood, knocked on every door, and distributed flyers and pamphlets. Now, it's time to go beyond. Do a quick Google search for all the daycare centers, retirement homes, group homes, hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers, etc make a list with their name, address, and contact information. Some clinics and care centers might not have registered themselves on Google, thus you will not be able to find them online. Scour the entire neighborhood and scan every shop to make a list of all clinics and healthcare service providers. Request them to refer their senior patients to you for transportation service, Promise them good returns on every referral and they will be glad to oblige. Repeat this strategy with all the institutions listed above. Make a list of all your contact persons in every organization and follow up with them regularly, once every week, fortnight or every month. If you give out handsome incentives then they will never forget you even on busy days and proactively volunteer for your business.

Now set a target for yourself to make a minimum number of new broker contacts every week. Even if you get just 2 customers from every contact, it can be a goldmine because NEMT services are priced at $35 to $50 per hour. Moreover, these customers will use your services again once onboard, thus generating a steady stream of revenue for your business and recommend others. If 100 contacts can refer 2 long-term patients then plan how many patients your business needs to attend to meet your financial goals. Once the patients beging to come to rely on your company, your startup business will never fail to generate a stable income .

With the increasing number of patients, your NEMT business will need more vehicles and drivers. It's better to opt for bigger vehicles than more vehicles because every new vehicle will need a dedicated driver, staff, fuel, repairs, maintenance, etc. Though many entrepreneurs start their operations with wheelchair vans, they should know about the availability of wheelchair buses for sale for the same purpose. These buses can transport up to five or more patients in a single trip. A great boon for a growing business. New vehicles are expensive but good used counterparts are available at about half the price. Thus building the entire business with used wheelchair vans and buses for sale is a cost efficient business model.

Major Vehicle Exchange has been selling its Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Vehicles For Sale to customers and service providers across the United States for many decades. Visit our website or call the owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today for any information about our business or the vehicles we stock.

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Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | Why does the high average cost of non-emergency medical transportation provide a unique opportunity for new business start-ups?

There is tremendous opportunity for people who aspire to start their own business in the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation sector. As the population ages, more and more people need these services to go shopping, visit friends, attend medical appointments etc. Elderly and disabled people are the target customers for this sector. The base rate for picking up and dropping off a wheelchair bound person can average more than $45 per hour on weekdays and $75 per hour on weekends. Similarly transporting a person on a stretcher can cost $100 to $200 per hour.

People in urban areas have a lot of options to choose from. However, it's the people in suburban and rural areas living away from treatment centers that need this kind of service the most. Seniors and people with disabilities either temporary or permanent are not able to travel in taxis, buses or railways. They need a special type of transportation to transport them as well as their medical equipment like stretchers, wheelchairs, walkers, portable oxygen supply etc. They neither have an emergency situation nor they are normal passengers. This gap is filled by Non-Emergency Medical Transportation service providers. Most of the time this service is provided by wheelchair lift equipped vans that are limited to transporting just wheelchair passengers in a single trip. However, many providers use shuttle buses that are equipped with wheelchair lifts and are being used for Non-Emergency Transportation.

Service providers can also create a smartphone or computer application for their business so customers all over the region can book a ride from the convenience of their home office or smartphone devices. Similar to the Uber application that is used for booking taxi rides, your business app could be used for booking Non-Emergency Medical Transportation rides. In the absence of a ride booking app, the company will often start with their mobile phone or call center to get in touch with seniors and disabled persons in their target location through word of mouth marketing. They can even contact doctors and paramedics service professionals to refer the business to their patients. This traditional way of marketing and the growth can still be quite successful for the company. Spending a few thousand dollars on an app could help facilitate the entire customer acquisition process. Moreover, it could make ride booking easy for customers who have already used the service previously.

The biggest restriction to entry in this lucrative field is the high cost of purchasing wheelchair lift equipped vehicles as the specialized additional equipment in the vehicle will cost $20,000 to $30,000 more than the normal van counterparts. But the good news is that the prices of these vehicles drop by almost 50% when used by a previous owner. They still have a long life in both miles and years if well maintained by the original and second owners that can be to the advantage of the next buyer which in this case will be new Non-Emergency Transportation service providers. The used bus and wheelchair van industry is saturated with poorly maintained pre-owned vehicles across the USA and after being on the road for years they need to be reconditioned before hitting the road once again for the new owners. However, many startup companies have no idea where to fix a second hand bus for sale or a used wheelchair van for sale. To make the buying process easier, a few dealerships have specialized in fully reconditioning these used vehicles from bumper to bumper to give them a new lease on life. They inspect, detail and repair all operating components in every vehicle before selling them to the next buyer. As a result the buyer gets the peace of mind and satisfaction that their used buses or van will not break down unexpectedly and incur catastrophic repair costs. All the new owner has to do is perform pre and post trip inspections and conduct routine maintenance at least every 6 months to make sure there are no surprises. The pre and post trip inspections will inform them of any upcoming repairs and the regular maintenance will keep the mechanical components including the drivetrain, wheelchair lift and air conditioning system and other moving parts in proper working condition.

Major Vehicle Exchange is a used bus and wheelchair van dealership that has been selling its wheelchair equipped vehicles to transportation companies across the United States for more than three decades. We always stock more than 40 buses and vans throughout the year that are fully reconditioned and ready for immediate delivery anywhere across America. All our vehicles have had maintenance and appearance services performed that assure many miles of great performance and can be purchased at competitive prices. Apart from providing premium quality used vehicles for transportation companies at affordable prices we also partner with numerous financial institutions to make sure even startups with limited budgets can finance our premium quality used buses and vans. For more info type Major Vehicle Exchange in Google or url in your web browser www.GetAnyBus.com and call the owner and CEO Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!

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Used Buses For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | How do I start a Non-Emergency Transportation (NEMT) business?

The most difficult and daunting task for starting any transportation company is to purchase the right vehicle. Once you have a good and reliable vehicle to start with then everything else automatically falls in line with licensing, registration, staff hiring, management, etc. The vehicle is the foundation stone upon which the entire transportation business is built around. If you have the right vehicle, you are in business, or else not. Once the vehicle is purchased, the company will need a driver and at least one attendant who is qualified enough to have a basic understanding of how to handle patients along with their medical equipment and support systems. A general transportation company needs just a driver to get started. However, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation companies will need a driver or driver/attendant and an attendant to get started. The service can either be started with a van or a bus that is equipped with a wheelchair lift or a ramp. Because there will be a lot of wheelchair-bound customers who need to safely enter and exit the vehicle. In the absence of a wheelchair lift or ramp, it will be impossible to cater to these customers safely.

Many startups start operations with a wheelchair van. However, these vehicles are severely limited to just one or a maximum of two wheelchair passengers per trip. If there is a surge in demand and more than two wheelchair passengers on the same route visiting the same healthcare facility then these vans are inadequate. They will have to make several trips on the same route to cater to every passenger. Due to the increasing competition if you miss out on one passenger then your competition is most likely to pick them up. This is a loss for your business and if you make several trips on the same route then this will lead to loss of time as well as fuel. Therefore it is sometimes advisable to start with a wheelchair lift-equipped bus for sale. They can accommodate 14 passengers in a single trip and have several flip seats to make space for as many as 5 (and sometimes more) wheelchair-bound passengers.

A bus for sale is a larger vehicle which obviously costs more than a car or a van. However, their pre owned versions can be purchased for substantially less than the price of a new bus for sale. A budget of $15,000 to $30,000 will be sufficient to buy a decent and basic feature 15 passenger wheelchair bus. We often recommend startup transportation companies to begin with a bus because you don't want to buy a van now and then buy a bus one year down the road and then struggle to sell the van. It can be better to start with a used bus for sale and stick to it until demand increases and then purchase another used wheelchair lift-equipped bus. 

Some startups may not have a budget of $25,000 and may opt to start operations with a cheap wheelchair ramp-equipped van for sale. That comes with reliability issues and many startups will be surprised at the flexibility of some financing companies to fund a bus purchase. They can use the same money to make a down payment for the bus and the remainder will be financed by these third-party financial institutions that include banks, credit unions and independent leasing companies. They can customize their requirements in many instances depending on the individual customer's ability to pay back. The interest rates are less attractive for new businesses in many instances but the buyer often gets financing even if they have below average or average credit history. Due to the ease and simplicity of the bus buying process, many startups have changed their mind and started operations with a wheelchair bus instead of a wheelchair van.

Major Vehicle Exchange is a shuttle bus and wheelchair van dealership that has been selling its wheelchair lift-equipped vehicles to transportation companies across the United States of America for more than 35 years. At any point, we stock more than 40 vehicles and are listed on our website www.GetAnyBus.com. Our used shuttle buses, as well as wheelchair vans, are thoroughly inspected, detailed, and reconditioned from bumper to bumper giving them a like-new appearance and a value at a substantially lower price than their newer counterparts. Thus making them affordable to American entrepreneurs from all walks of life. This is a fairly good deal since our vehicles can be owned at a fraction of the price of a new bus. Our aim is to solve and ease the barriers to entry for startups in the transportation industry. We do this by providing premium quality used vehicles that are reliable, reconditioned, certified ready to hit the road, and affordable at the same time. Due to these unique features of our business and the products we sell, many customers have become repeat buyers and established an entire fleet of buses and vans for their transportation companies with our used vehicles. We wish the same success for every startup transportation business and look forward to having a long-lasting and profitable relationship with all our new buyers. For more information on our business and the wheelchair lift equipped shuttle buses and vans we have in stock visit our website and call the CEO Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!

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