What Senior Care Facilities in Alberta Should Know Before Buying a Passenger Van or Bus

If a senior care facility in Alberta wants to buy a passenger van or bus, there are many things to consider first before purchasing. In today’s blog article, we want to talk about some of what one should consider.

Intended Passengers

The first thing to consider is how many passengers do you want to accommodate? This will help you to decide on the size of the van or bus.

Budget

What is the budget? New is always more expensive than used, but if you are dealing with a reputable dealer (like us) used is perfectly reasonable.

Intended Use

What is the intended use of the van or bus? Is it to make short trips back and forth to the mall? The grocery? The hospital? Or longer trips to the airport or for out-of-town day trips? Knowing this will also play a role in your decision making.

Accessibility

While there are some federal standards for accessibility, do you have an idea how many wheelchairs you want to accommodate? Or what types of mobility chairs? Knowing this will help dictate what kinds of lifts you may need for entrance and exit, as well the size vehicle you will need.

Space

Do you need space for shopping bags? Luggage? This is where we circle back to the intended use and number of passengers. You may need to make some modifications to a van or bus so that it meets your exact needs and the needs of the passengers.

Because of the harsh weather in Alberta, you will want to be very clear on the history and condition of the vehicle if you buy used. You will want to be sure that the vehicle is in very good shape and can tolerate the challenging conditions of Alberta roads.

We encourage you to contact us at our toll-free number (888) 416-9333 in Canada, if you would like to further discuss buying a van or bus for a senior care facility. This is our business and area of expertise, and we can help you with anything bus related.

Dynamic Specialty Vehicles has been supplying and servicing mid-sized buses for over 30 years. With long-term contracts with demanding clients like BC Ambulance and BC Transit, Dynamic Specialty Vehicles knows how to keep their clients safe and their buses running smoothly.

If you have any questions about this article or would like further information about buses and/or services, please call us on our Toll-Free number, (888) 416-9333.