When comparing a new vs. used school bus, the best choice depends on your fleet’s budget, replacement cycle, reliability requirements, and how long you plan to keep the vehicle. New buses offer full warranty coverage and predictable maintenance costs, while used buses can provide significant savings when purchased from a reputable dealer with a documented […]
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Jun
Jun
Canada’s mining industry operates in some of the country’s most demanding environments. From northern diamond mines to Alberta oilfields and remote copper and gold operations in British Columbia and Ontario, reliable crew transportation is a key part of keeping projects moving safely and efficiently. Industrial buses play an important role in transporting workers across large […]
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Mar
Mar
Why Don’t All School Buses Have Seatbelts? It’s an often-asked question and you may also be wondering why school buses often don’t have seatbelts. It isn’t because of neglect or trying to save a few dollars. The answer lies in multiple safety factors as well as a concept known as ‘compartmentalization.’ So, buckle up for […]
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Sep
Sep
Currently in the school bus industry, only Detroit Diesel has made a large investment to develop the needed improvements to build the cleanest, longest life and most efficient power system on the market.
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Jan
Jan
It takes a driver to make the wheels on the school bus go round and round. In fact, many drivers and many buses. It’s a critical industry that’s easy to overlook.
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Aug
Aug
The DD5 operated daily throughout Alberta, city and rural during January and February 2019 cold snap with no down time. It did not experience any derating. There was ample interior heat – maintained interior temperature of 18C even through outside temperature was -25C.
08
Apr
Apr
After a year long implementation process, The Bus Centre is proud to announce it has achieved Platinum Support Certification, an efficiency enhancement program offered by Thomas Built Buses. Platinum Support is focused on improving the customer experience through elevated levels of service, communication and quality of care.
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Jan
Jan
Warm regards go out to previous owners Glen and Elsie Mason as they embark on a well-deserved retirement. As noted by Paul Gabbey, Dealer Principal of TBC, ‘We’ll have big shoes to fill – Glen and Elsie were well known and much appreciated in the industry’.