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What is the difference between a bus and a shuttle?
A bus in general is a large rectangular vehicle that seats a lot of people. They transport them from one location to another. They are cumbersome and have a large turning radius. Which makes it impossible to navigate them through narrow lanes and by-lanes. Often operated on diesel power. They have a dual member team for operations which includes the driver and a ticket collector.
Whereas a shuttle bus for sale is a minibus that seats up to 15 passengers in a single trip. They are shorter in length and width in comparison to regular buses. As a result they can navigate through areas that are inaccessible to larger buses. Shuttle buses thus open a wide range of transportation opportunities. That are not accessible to regular buses. The primary function of these vehicles is to reduce the walking time of small groups of people. For example if a group of employees had to walk 20 to 25 minutes from the parking lot to the company office every day. Then they would be wasting 40 to 50 minutes everyday for 5 days a week. This same time could be utilized for completing other tasks. Thus increasing the productivity of every employee. This is where shuttle buses come into the picture. Because of their short height, length and breath. They can roll into a regular parking lot. Pickup the employees at fixed timing and drop them off within 5 minutes to their office location. The employees save 20 minutes of walking time on each side. They even reach their destination on time due to the services offered by the shuttle bus. Shuttles can easily be used to transport bigger groups of people however larger buses cannot be used to transport smaller groups of less than 15 people. They are usually equipped with gasoline engines and are rarely available with diesel engines.
Due to the easy maneuverability of shuttle buses, they have become the go to vehicles for churches, schools, colleges, organizations and other institutions. Whereas buyers hate buying a large bus due to their cumbersome size. In the United States the purchase of shuttle buses for sale sky rocketed ever since the 15 seater church van was banned by the National Highway Safety Administration. When they banned the vans, the insurance companies jumped in and increased their premiums thus making van ownership harder than ever before. A brand new shuttle bus for sale may be a difficult purchase however their used versions are pretty affordable due to the availability of easy financing options at lower interest rates.
These used shuttle buses for sale are often sold as in by their owners. The buyer has to spend a substantial amount of time and dollars to get any repairs fixed. Some even tend to ride them without repairing them, thus leading to frequent break downs and several visits to the repair shops throughout the year. This made owning a second hand shuttle bus for sale difficult than ever before. There was a huge demand for ready to drive and fully reconditioned shuttles that were as good as new vehicles. This is when the big dealerships came into existence. They started purchasing second hand shuttle buses sold by the owners, fully reconditioned them from bumper to bumper and waited for several weeks and even months in search for suitable buyers. The dealerships made heavy investments in the reconditioning of used shuttle buses. The depth of the reconditioning process depended on the dealers budget as well as experience. Some reconditioned their buses up to 100 parts and components whereas others reconditioned more than 300 leading to a better post buying experience for the end users. They had the peace of mind their vehicles wont break down unexpectedly and performed like a new vehicle.
Major Vehicle Exchange is one of these dealerships that has been buying, reconditioning and selling preowned shuttle buses for more than three decades. Our used buses for sale are the best in market due to the depth of our reconditioning process. We inspect, check and repair more than 300 components on every bus thus increasing their longevity and our vehicles last a life time with their new owners. For more information on Major Vehicle Exchange and the inventory we stock visit our website at the link mentioned above and call the owner Mr. Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!
Buses usually have engine in the front, center or the rear. So when they have the engine in the front they are called as shuttle buses. These are small and compact size buses so they can easily maneuver across the town. Their engine is either a V-8 or a V-10 denoting the number of cylinders and always operate on gasoline. The word shuttle usually means a repeated motion back and forth. Thus shuttle buses are primarily tasked with providing back and forth transportation over small distances. For example an office may provide shuttle services to its employees from the parking lot to the office basement back and forth. Similarly, hotels provide shuttle services to guests from the airport several times in a day. Accordingly churches and casino's use shuttle services to pickup and drop off devotees and customers over the weekends. They travel at fast speeds through narrow streets and easily navigate busy shopping districts and large commercial areas due to their low turning radius. The circulating shuttle connects different key locations picking up and dropping off people all along the route either for a fee that is paid instantly or reimbursed by the institution that has signed up to this service.
Shuttles are very popular in regions that lack public transportation. In semi urban and rural regions. Everybody wants to rush to their places of employment every morning. If the employment center is nearby then they can use their personal vehicles but if its far away then shuttles play a very important role in transporting people to the nearest transportation hub like a railway station or a long distance bus station. For international passengers they even ride up to the airports. Just like a scooter is can carry up to 2 passengers and is used for traveling in nearby areas. A shuttle bus is can carry up to 15 passengers can is used to transport the entire group to near by important locations thus reducing their walk time. If a college building, its library and campus is separated by a walking distance of up to 30 minutes then shuttle can be used at regular intervals to transport students within 5 or 10 minutes.
Thus whenever there is a need to transport a group of people over short distances too often, then shuttles are employed. There are other types too that operate more on a on-demand basis on special occasions like wedding ceremonies, birthday parties, business meetings etc. Such buses are used to provide charter services to clients and customers whenever the need arises. The prices of these services are high accordingly. For example the hourly rate of a mini bus is $150 and bookings for the entire day can go as high as $1200 to $1500. Paying such huge amounts is not feasible for most businesses, organizations and institutions. Thus they decide to purchase the bus for a one time fee. For example if a church hires a bus service ten times a month paying $1500 for the entire day, then it would be better for them to buy the bus for a one time fee of $18,000 to $25,000 and they can keep the vehicle with themselves for the next 3 or even 5 years and use it as much as they can, even on weekends and overnight trips.
Just like a car gives an individual the freedom to travel at will at his or her own convenience. Similarly, a bus gives an entire group of people belonging to the same business, organization or institution to travel together at will and as per their convenience and on demand. Small sized shuttle buses for sale are preferred by most buyers because they seat up to 15 passengers and do not require a commercial license. So anybody can take the drivers seat and start riding with a regular license. This is a boon for group transportation. Imagine a large family of 14 members with 8 adults of which 4 can drive and possess a regular driving license. These 4 people can take turns to drive the bus and travel vast distances on weekends for camping and family picnics.
Traveling in groups is a special experience in itself and no other vehicle makes it possible than a shuttle bus. How long or big these buses will be completely depends on the size of the group. They are generally classified as 15, 21, 31, 47 and 55 seater. Their prices will vary accordingly. The 15 seater does not require a commercial license and is the most affordable. Whereas all the other types need a commercial license which includes one physical test, a written test and two driving tests.
The private funder's of a shuttle service can be businesses, organizations, teams, associations or institutions. Whereas the govt funders can be federal, state, provincial, municipal and local governments. When they operate in high density areas they are usually funded by federal and state govts, whereas in low density rural areas they are funded by municipal and local governments. If they are operating in resorts, hotels and recreational areas then they are most likely funded by private neighborhood associations. A realty agency may use shuttle buses to give its clients a tour of all the properties it has under construction and these are usually funded by the developers.
Major Vehicle Exchange is a used shuttle and commercial bus dealership that has sold its vehicles to thousands of private and public organizations across the United States from more than three decades. We have a long list of satisfied customer and would want you to join our list too. Visit our website to check out all the used shuttle buses for sale in stock and give a call to the CEO Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!
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!
Handicap buses for sale are those vehicles that are equipped with an electronic wheelchair lift to accommodate 2 to 5 wheelchair positions. Being confined to a wheelchair has several limitations and one of them is mobility. Whether you are a church, business, non-profit organization or a commercial bus service provider. If you need to transport the disabled then you need a handicap bus.
Short buses or small buses are also known as minibusses can accommodate 15 to 25 passengers including the driver. Many of them are equipped with wheelchair lifts and have provisions for up to 2 wheelchairs. These short buses have several double flip seats at the rear end of the bus. Hence you can increase or decrease the number of seats in your buses and simultaneously decrease or increase the number of wheelchairs your bus can accommodate. The minibuses are also equipped with automatic wheelchair restraints that prevent a wheelchair from rolling over when the bus is in transit. When buying buses equipped with wheelchair lifts you need to pay special attention to the disability equipment on the bus and make sure they are fully functional. Because you don't want a handicapped person to be stranded on your bus's wheelchair lift several feet above the ground.
A handicap bus for sale can be expensive than a normal bus of the same size, age, and mileage. The price difference can be up to $5000 due to the additional features and amenities designed specifically for handicapped people. When you buy the bus you can ask the dealer to add or remove seats based on your requirement. You can even request them to replace the fixed seats with flip seats so the passenger and wheelchair capacities can be increased or decreased as needed. Handicap buses are popular with Churches, adult daycares, senior or retirement homes and assisted living facilities. If your business is to transport people from one destination to another and you have several disabled people on the route, then you need to buy handicap buses for sale.
Churches prefer to buy handicap buses because it helps them to fulfill the mission of the gospel to reach out to the people in need. Under normal circumstances, senior citizens and handicapped individuals would not prefer to go to a church simply because the journey would be too arduous for them. However, when a church bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift these people would be glad to travel on the bus. The same is the story with adult daycares, senior homes and assisted living facilities. Mobility and accessibility is the biggest problem faced by seniors and disabled people. But when your bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift allows them to travel which otherwise they would have refused.
Buying brand new handicap buses for sale can be extremely expensive. A new bus can cost anywhere from $50,000 for minibusses up to $500,000 for a full-sized coach. New buses are not readily available in the market. They are built to order. Hence when you decide to buy a new bus you will have to wait 4 to 6 months to get it delivered at your doorstep. Moreover, the bus will lose 1/4th of its value to depreciation in the first year of being on the road. In case of accident spare parts may not be easily available in the market. It is not unusual for bus owners to sell their vehicles due to the unavailability of spare parts. Buying a bus is like an investment. The time it takes to get returns on investment (ROI) is more in the case of new buses just because they are expensive in the first place. Since you have purchased an expensive vehicle you have to pay more for the registration fee and insurance premiums. Because registration fees and insurance premiums are calculated on the price of the vehicle. With all these pitfalls would you still be looking for a new bus??? You should look for new buses for sale only when you want to use them frequently and for a long period. For example, if you need a bus for more than 20,000 miles or 5 years. Then you need to look for a new bus. Most Churches, organizations, and institutions will struggle to put more than 5,000 miles on their buses annually. Why pay $50,000 and upwards for a bus that you don't intend to use frequently???
The fact is many Churches, businesses, organizations, and institutions do not have the budget to buy a brand new bus. You should look for used buses for sale when you want to use the bus for less than 20,000 miles or less than 5 years. Most buyers don't want to use their bus daily hence they search for used buses. There is a thriving market for used buses for sale. The demand for used buses for sale further increased when the National Transportation Safety Board deemed the 15 seater van dangerous for public transport. These vans tended to roll over during reflex traffic maneuvers or tire blowouts. Later the insurance industry stepped in and either canceled or increased their premiums on these vehicles. The 15 seater vans were very popular with Churches. But when they were declared unsafe many churches replaced them with the 15 seaters used buses for sale. The demand for used buses for sale has been growing ever since.
When you want to buy for used buses for sale. You should look for a bus that has less than 200,000 miles. And, is less than 10 years of age. If you can get your hands on a used bus with less than 50,000 miles then that would be fantastic and worth paying the extra dollars, The buses should belong to popular models like Ford and Chevy since their spare parts are easy to source. Check for rust in critical areas of the bus like engine mounts and the overall structure. Remember you cannot stop rust, it only grows with time. If the bus has too much rust then you should look elsewhere. Because replacing parts of the bus can break your bank. The engine size plays an important role in the bus. Always go for the bus with the biggest engine. Because the bigger the engine the more people it will be able to transport. Engines are of two types diesel and gasoline. Both have their pros and cons. A diesel engine bus will be $4000 to $8000 more expensive than a gasoline-powered bus. But the diesel engine will give greater fuel economy in the long run. Diesel engines also require less maintenance than gasoline engines. This simply means you save more money on fuel and maintenance with a diesel engine bus. However, in case of an accident, it's difficult to find a good mechanic to repair a diesel engine, whereas trained and experienced technicians are easily available across the USA to fix a gasoline engine. A diesel engine emits more carbon dioxide than a gasoline engine. When you look for used buses for sale you should check their overall mileage as well as the mileage on their engines. A diesel engine has a life span of up to 500,000 miles whereas a gasoline engine has a life of up to 300,000 miles. The odometer on used buses for sale is not a reliable source to check its mileage since they are prone to break. You should ask to check the vehicle's hubometer. Used buses with automatic transmission will be more expensive than those with manual transmission. You should always opt to buy buses with automatic transmission unless you have a personal preference for manual transmissions. Similarly, a used bus with a wheelchair lift will be more expensive up to $5000 than a normal bus.
Frankly speaking, after being on the road for thousands of miles the used buses for sale are bound to have electrical and mechanical defects. Their exteriors may look fantastic with like-new appearance but they have several defects hidden inside. You will never be able to judge if the used bus for sale is fit for use. Always ask for a second opinion from third-party inspectors. The inspectors should focus on all major parts of the bus including the frame, engine, transmission, air conditioning, electrical and mechanical systems. Ensure your inspector has fully inspected the bus and gives you its full story. Carefully listen to his advice and don't let your immediate requirement of a bus to cloud your decision.
The used bus should also have creature friendly features and equipment to make the journey as comfortable as possible for the passengers. This should include vinyl seats. Many passengers prefer vinyl seats over cloth seats because they are easy to clean and maintain. The bus should have safety equipment like stainless steel entrance rails and overhead handrails. It should have a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. It's vinyl seats should have armrests, seat belt and grab handles. It should have a full rubber transit floor. The bus must high capacity front and rear air conditioning and a rear heating unit for the colder months. The entertainment system should also be available making the journey pleasant for your passengers. Your bus should have large tinted windows. This will give your passengers a clear view of the route and save them from the sun at the same time.
You can either buy used buses for sale from private individuals or licensed dealerships. But this is a tricky process and you need to be cautious at every step. Private individuals will repaint their bus, change their seats and list them for sale as a reconditioned bus. This is a fraudulent description of a reconditioned bus. Private sellers do this just to make a quick sale and get rid of their vehicles. Reconditioning is a process in which more than 1000 parts and equipment of the used bus is checked, inspected, fixed, repaired and/or replaced. This process increases the life of a used bus for sale. Such buses will last a lifetime for most Churches, organizations, and institutions. You can get these fully reconditioned or refurbished used buses for sale from licensed and bonded dealerships. Such reputable dealerships will also offer a warranty on your bus something that private sellers cant.
Used buses for sale cost half the price of new buses. With the budget of one new bus, you can easily buy 2 used buses for sale. However, a bus fully reconditioned from bumper to bumper with like-new appearance will cost more than a used bus that is being sold as-is by private individuals. It will be worth paying the extra dollars on refurbished buses since they give you the peace of mind and let you focus on your business rather than fixing or repairing the bus later on. But if budget is still a constraint then the dealership can easily get you financed with attractive interest rates either in-house or from third parties. Financing your purchase will not be a problem hence you should always choose a used bus that is ready to hit the road and fit for any use or terrain.
Major Vehicle Exchange is one such licensed and bonded used shuttle bus dealership. They have been in this business of selling reconditioned used buses for more than 35 years. You can visit their website and shortlist your favorite vehicles from more than 50 used buses for sale. If you have a customized requirement tailored specifically for you then call their friendly team at 516-333-7483 today. They will be able to assist and get you a used bus that is custom-built and serves your requirement 100%. Major Vehicle Exchange also offers a warranty on their used buses and financial advise. For more information call their owner Mr. Charles Kaufman at the number given above. They have sold thousands of reconditioned used buses across the USA & Canada and hope you will be their next satisfied customer.
Starting a Casino bus service in your local area is fairly simple. All you need is a bus and some marketing skills to connect with Casinos. Of course, you will have to register your bus, get it insured and comply with Federal, State, and local laws. These laws govern how your bus will be driven in the target location. The bus company will always be liable for the safety of their passengers. They will always have to comply with the safety regulations and standards set by the various laws.
Before buying Casino buses for sale, you will have to familiarize yourself with the various laws. You will also have to do a feasibility study of the potential bus service in your target location. Do a study of how many Casinos are present in your target location? How many people visit them? How often? How far do they live from the casino? Does the casino provide a bus service? Even if a casino has a tie-up with another bus service provider, don't hesitate to contact them. Chances are they may not be satisfied with the service provider and may be looking for a change.
One of the most basic market penetration tactics you can use to start a casino bus service is to keep your rates low. With lower rates, your profit margins will be less but this will give you entry into the Casino bus service market. Once you have a tie-up with two or more casinos then you can further increase your rates to market standards.
Initially, all you need to start a bus service is a bus. However, buying a bus is a complicated process. This is because the buses aren't cheap. If you are completely new to the bus service industry, it would be advisable to get a mentor. A mentor will be a person who already owns a casino bus service. You can contact such a person and offer to pay him for a one-time counseling session. Or you can have the mentor guide you on an on-going basis. Bus service providers in your area might be hesitant to advise since you will create competition for them. However, you can search for mentors in other cities or states. The internet and social media will be very helpful in finding the right person to seek professional guidance. The best social media to find the owner of a casino bus service provider is LinkedIn. Always make sure your potential mentor is well established and successful. Only then he can guide you towards success. The mentor should have a website and an existing fleet of buses. You can get connected via LinkedIn and then share your contact information like phone number and email address. Ask for a one or two-hour counseling session to start with. Write down a list of questions that you want him to answer. Ask him for insider tips and tricks of the trade. You can pay him via bank transfer or PayPal. Don't risk giving out your credit card or debit card information. To keep the costs low, get connected via Skype. Since Skype-to-Skype phone calls are free. You can even do a free video phone call on Skype. Either record your phone conversation or write down the info provided by your mentor. By the way, Skype has plugins that can help you record every call. This helps you to get back to the information as and when needed. The mentor will help you with all the paperwork that needs to be done to start a casino bus service. The mentor will also help you to make a business plan. He will advise you on how to do a feasibility study in your target area. All this information will help you go to the next step, which is buying a casino bus for sale. The drawback of this strategy is that the mentor may charge you a high fee. Since he is successful in his field and knows that you need him for your success. When you want to start a new business you have to spend money to make money. The mentor will save you from potential pitfalls in the business and avoid disastrous situations and decision making.
On the other hand, if you think a mentor is not a good idea for you. Or if you lack the budget to hire a mentor. Then you need to do your due diligence before starting a casino bus service business. This would include market research, feasibility study and making a business plan. The internet will be a very helpful tool when you decide to do everything by yourself. The most ideal websites to research and acquire knowledge in the bus service industry will be Google & YouTube. These two sites will be more than sufficient to help how to do market research? How to do a feasibility study? & How to make a business plan? You can learn these topics from these websites. However, you need to get on the ground and talk to people for your market research, feasibility study and business plan. Take your time and do not be in a hurry. This research and study can take weeks or even several months. But they will help you become knowledgeable and avoid assumptions and potential disasters due to bad decision making in your startup business.
Once you have everything in place, you need to buy a casino bus for sale to start your casino bus service. Buying a bus is itself a complicated process. There is a tonne of options available when you want to buy a bus. Since you are buying the bus for the first time, chances are you have no idea how to do it? Which bus should you choose for your bus service? Starting a business with a brand new bus is a bad idea. This is because new buses for sale are extremely expensive. The cost can be anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 and upwards depending on the size of your bus. Moreover, a new bus for sale will depreciate 1/3rd of its value in the first year on the road, irrespective of the mileage traveled. You should buy a new bus when you want to use it for more than 20,000 miles. Or if you want to use it for more than 5 years. Nobody knows if your business will exist in the next 5 years. Keep in mind, many startups fail in the first year of doing business. Do you want to risk paying $100,000 on a new bus in a startup business??? The answer is most likely a big NO!!!
So what should you do? When entrepreneurs realize the drawbacks of a new bus for sale, that's when then jump into the used buses for sale market. There are several kinds and types of used buses for sale available in the market today. When you try to do your research on used buses for sale, you will get a hangover. You will still be confused about what to look for and what to buy? A few tips below will help you ease the bus buying process.
The ideal used buses for sale for a startup bus service are used shuttle buses. Shuttle buses are very popular in the transportation industry. These shuttle buses for sale are also called minibusses, short buses or small buses. These used buses for sale can easily accommodate up to 15 passengers. They are equipped with or without wheelchair lifts depending on your requirements. When you search for used buses for sale. You should look for buses that have less than 200,000 miles. Such buses are called as low-mileage buses. If you can get your hands on a used bus for sale with less than 50,000 miles, that would be awesome. The used bus should be less than 10 years of age and should have one previous owner. The used bus should belong to the Ford or Chevrolet models. Never compromise with these thumb rules when buying used buses for sale. Ford and Chevrolet's model used buses for sale are extremely popular. If your bus breaks down, you will easily find spares parts in your local area. Do will not have to go through the hassle of importing spare parts from other states or countries. The best part about used shuttle buses for sale is that they are Non-CDL. This means you do not require a commercial driver's license to drive your bus. You can drive them with a regular license. Hence you can start your business right away, once you have registered and insured your secondhand bus.
You can either buy used buses for sale from private sellers or licensed dealerships. If you buy from private sellers you can be in trouble. Private sellers repaint their buses and change their seats to make a quick sale. They list their buses as reconditioned or refurbished, which is a fraudulent practice. The reconditioning process is far more complex than just repainting the bus and changing its seats. Private sellers will sell their preowned buses cheap to get rid of their vehicles. Such buses can cost you between $5,000 to $10,000. You need to remember that these used buses for sale are defective. They have clocked thousands of miles on their odometer and have gone through a lot of wear and tear. Many of their electrical and mechanical equipment will need repairs. Do you want to do this yourself?? Or do you want to simply drive the bus to make a profit right away??? Your startup business should focus on driving the bus rather than repairing it. Don't be lured by used buses for sale that is being sold cheap. They are defective and will give you a headache. The cost of repairing and fixing these buses will burn a huge hole in your pocket. Even after you have paid thousands of dollars to buy it in the first place.
The best source of purchasing used buses for sale is a used bus dealership that is licensed and bonded by state and federal laws. This will protect you from any fraudulent transaction. Licensed bus dealerships are experts in selling used buses for sale and have a reputation in the industry. They take great pride in reconditioned their used buses before listing them for sale. Their refurbishing process requires checking, inspecting, repairing and replacing more than 1000 parts and pieces of equipment of the bus. This reconditioning or refurbishing of used buses increases their longevity. Such used buses for sale will last a lifetime. These used buses for sale will be more expensive than those sold by private sellers. But they are worth the price they are being sold for. Quality is extremely important when buying used buses for sale. You don't want to buy a used bus and spend weeks or months fixing and repairing it. The frequency of break downs will increase if you buy the bus as-is from a private seller. It is better to spend a few extra thousand dollars and buy a used bus that is free from any mechanical or electrical defects. With such buses, you can get down to the business of transporting people and making money right away. The average price of a reconditioned used bus for sale is between $15,000 to $25,000. The price depends on the vehicle's age, mileage and size. The price also varies if you buy a diesel or gasoline engine bus. A diesel bus can be $4,000 to $8,000 more expensive than a gasoline bus. You need to check the mileage of the bus as well as its engine before buying the bus. The life of a diesel engine is up to 500,000 miles. Whereas the life of a gasoline engine is up to $300,000. The engine mileage is separate from bus mileage. Similar a used bus with automatic transmission will cost more than a bus with manual transmission. Buses with diesel engines are a bit expensive but they save a lot on fuel and maintenance expenses. A diesel-powered bus will save you thousands of dollars in the long run than a gas-powered bus.
To sum it up, remember to buy used buses that:
1. Less than 200,000 miles. Better if they have less than 50,000 miles on their odometer.
2. Less than 10 years of age.
3. Are diesel-powered.
4. Belong to the Ford and Chevrolet models.
5. Are Non-CDL.
6. Are fully reconditioned from bumper to bumper.
7. Are fully repainted with like-new appearance.
8. Have automatic transmission.
9. Are certified ready to hit the road by technicians from the department of transportation.
10. Are inspected by third party professional inspectors.
Such used buses for sale will be a bit expenses but worth every penny you pay. Once you have them delivered to your doorstep. Get it registered and insured right away. Once done, talk to the officials in the transportation department of your target area. Learn what you need to drive the bus in your target area. Get the license and permits they want you to have before driving the bus in their area.
When you have purchased the bus and done all the paperwork. Now you are ready to start marketing your casino bus service. Call casinos in your local area. Talk to their customer service, bus department, transportation manager or the general manager. Keep your rates low because you don't want to keep your bus sitting idle too long. Better to make some money than no money. When you have acquired one or two casinos. You can then raise your rates as per market standards. Observe your competition. Copy their tactics and strategies. Copy their route and make a note of their Casino and passengers. Offer better service and rates. Offer snacks and beverages on the bus. Slowly and steadily you will get connected with several casinos in your area. When your schedule is fully packed. Its time to buy another used bus for sale to grow your fleet of buses. Financing your purchase should not be a problem. Because used bus dealerships will either finance you. Or they will advise you on financing options are attractive interest rates. This is the best way of starting a casino bus service.
For more information about used casino buses for sale visit Major Vehicle Exchange and call their owner Charles Kaufman at 516-333-7483 today!!!
