No matter what type of bus you are buying, buses are a big investment. Before taking delivery of a new one, there is a long list of things you should check, and a complete treatment of the subject is beyond the scope of this short blog article. We will, however, offer some guidelines, and mention … Continued
Fuel costs are one of the largest and most volatile expenses for any commercial fleet. For bus operators across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon, the unpredictable spikes in gas and diesel prices can quickly erode profit margins and strain operational budgets. When fuel prices surge, simply raising ticket prices or cutting routes is rarely … Continued
Telematics is the science of long-distance transmission of computerized information or data, and telematics has revolutionized bus fleet efficiency and safety. In today’s blog article we want to discuss how telematics is used with regards to buses, although the importance of telematics is hard to quantify. Efficiency The use of telematics allows businesses to watch … Continued
There are several greening or environmental initiatives both provincially in British Columbia, and federally that affect buses used in the public sector. The purpose of these initiatives is twofold: to encourage more individuals to use public transportation, and to make public transportation less polluting. If less people drive and more people take public transportation, then … Continued
The technology trends for buses purchased in western Canada by municipalities mirrors the general trends in bus purchases everywhere. Namely, municipal governments are trying to make their bus fleets safer, more economic, more environmentally friendly, and up on the latest technologies. In today’s blog article we are going to briefly outline these trends. Energy efficiency … Continued
There is no doubt that buses are extremely important in rural and remote communities in British Columbia and Alberta. There are several reasons for this which we are going to outline today in our blog article. Owning a Vehicle For those who do not own a vehicle, buses and public transportation are a lifeblood. When … Continued
In Canada, accessibility on buses is governed by the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulation. The specific section governing bus regulations is Part 3, Division 4 and it details the various standards and regulations that need to be met by bus carriers in Canada. In today’s blog we will be providing a helpful guide … Continued
In today’s blog article, we are going to discuss brakes, and, specifically the brakes that buses use. Buses almost always use air brakes, and there are good reasons for that. Why do buses use air brakes? Buses use air brakes for a few reasons. First, hydraulic brakes are used in cars because cars are lighter, … Continued
While it may not be readily obvious, buses have evolved over the years in important ways. In today’s blog article, we are going to discuss some of the ways that buses have evolved. Wheels You may not realize it, but pneumatic or air-filled tires are a fairly recent invention. While the concept was patented in … Continued
There are several differences between shuttle buses and coaches, although there is no formal definition for either one. But for the benefit of those who use shuttle buses and/or coaches in their business models, in today’s blog article, we will talk about what the general differences are between the two. Shuttle Buses Shuttle buses are … Continued
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