Before creating the Vanabode travel style I ran a motorcoach website. This page is one of many bus articles I wrote for coach buyers before closing that website.

Mini Bus for Sale Guide

Mini bus for sale sign caught your eye? Mini buses, also known as shuttle buses, are deemed a popular service, and are a key link between the vehicles and their destinations. From large corporations to small business owners, this is one industry that has its wheels in constant motion.

A mini bus can be an investment that will pay off well. Used in many industries, this is one item that is versatile. Just look at the industries that a mini bus can serve: transit agencies, casinos, hotels, colleges, schools, churches, airports, airlines, rental car companies, resorts, taxi companies, limousine services, nursing homes, retirement communities, parking companies, tour companies, tourist attractions and more. All that said, it is many people who may be looking for a mini bus for sale, including individuals, campus administration, transit agencies, downtown business associations, developers, non-profits and When thinking about buying a mini bus for sale, there are several things to keep in mind. For starters, it would be good to know about the different types of mini services that are available, and which one would suit your use the best.

The first is the circulating mini. This type of mini usually runs on a continuous basis. For example, a college campus that brings commuters from a lot to key points on campus. Another example would be in a resort community, where guests can catch a mini on the half hour, and be brought around to different parts of the resort. Other times, continuous mini service is set up for special events. An example would be a special event in a city that uses a mini in response to parking overflow, and can bring customers who parked further away to the event. Through this, many mini services are connected with activity centers.

A jitney is another form of mini service, which would run through busier areas. Many privately owned companies in large cities known for tourism offer this service, such as Grayline. For a modest fare, people can use this service like public transportation, getting transported to key areas within the city. Some jitneys will even make runs from suburbia to downtown areas, serving as a link between the two.

Still another reason one may be looking at a mini bus for sale is to accommodate special needs. Since many minis are handicapped equipped, many non-profit groups utilize private mini service to transport wheel chair bound and other special need clients to and from activities and appointments and back home. Also, assisted living communities may also use them for this purpose, taking the elderly to appointments, shopping and events.

Also, many large metropolitan areas may also uses a mini bus for a "mobility-to-work" program, where they take people without their own transportation to various points of employment. This is often seen in low-income housing areas. In addition to the convenience factor, offering mini service can help the environment in several areas.

Perhaps this is one reason you or your company is looking for a mini bus for sale. With the use of minis, traffic in tourist areas can be reduced. This leads to less congestion in the streets as well as parking areas. This can also lead to ride sharing. Another benefit is that using a mini can be a huge money saver for people as well, as they can park in less expensive areas and still save on walking by riding in a mini.

When choosing a used mini bus for a shuttle business, church transportation, or tour business, be aware of the Seven Commandments for buying any bus - read that first! These commandments of advice will save you thousands of dollars and a lifetime of headaches.

EXAMPLE ONLY - Trolley Bus for Sale

Trolley Bus for Sale: Chassis: Freightliner XB27, Engine: Rear 5.9L Cummins Diesel, Transmission: Allison AT545 Automatic, Odometer: 78,025, Configuration: Thirty-two passengers forward facing plus driver, with Two wheelchair tiedowns, Air Suspension w/ Kneeling, Air Brakes, 26,350 lb GVWR, 208" Wheelbase, Ricon Wheelchair Lift, Tie-downs (2), AM/FM Cassette Stereo, Oak Panel Interior, Enclosed Windows, Desert Package A/C, Heat, Chrome Wheels, Price: $44,800

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