It’s just about impossible to drive down the street today and not see a bunch of buses doing the same thing. Buses are used to take people to and from work in big cities. They’re also used to take kids to and from school. And buses have even become a popular way for people to travel from city to city. It’s more affordable to travel by bus than plane, and it’s more convenient to sit on a bus and have a driver take you somewhere than it is to drive yourself. But while buses have become an important part of… Read more »
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Party Buses Prevent Drunk Driving and More
Party bus rentals are more commonplace than we think; more and more people are trading in a traditional limousine luxury ride for a more manageable and convenient mode of party transportation. One reason why people are turning toward buses for special occasions is because everyone can fit into one vehicle safely as opposed to being forced to cram themselves into a bunch of different cars. There are a few other reasons for the spike in party bus popularity that you can read about here. It has prevented people from drinking and driving. This might be the most important reason to… Read more »
Jacksonsville Revs up for Opening of Self-Driving Transit System
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is preparing to make a potential switch from driver-operated shuttles to self-driving vehicle tracks along the Skyway structure within 4-5 years’ time. Different models of the autonomous bus line will be swapped in and out on a demonstration track located near the Transportation Authority, and residents will have the chance to test them out for themselves. In addition to travel along the Skyway, the Floridian city is also working to make autonomous travel possible on the city’s streets to neighboring areas like Springfield, LaVilla, and San Marco. A test track has already been set up for… Read more »
Connecticut is Pioneering Bus Rapid Transit in America
Municipal bus systems in America aren’t known for being especially fast. They’re inexpensive and reliable, but if you need a fast mode of transport they’re typically not your best option. In any case, rapid is not an adjective most Americans would be likely to apply to their city’s buses. In other parts of the world however, bus transit is actually quite speedy. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems were first developed in Brazil, and have since been adopted in many other countries in South America, Europe and Asia. So what differentiates a BRT line from the bus transit systems we’re familiar… Read more »
Green Benefits of Bus Transportation
Check out our new infographic on the green benefits of bus transportation.
New Product Spotlight: New Ameritrans Freightliner 38 Passenger Coach
The Ameritrans 395 is a top of the line mid size touring coach. Built on the Freightliner M2 Chassis, the 395 is one of the smoothest riding bus in its class. With seating for 38 passengers, a large rear luggage compartment, and overhead parcel racks, these buses can be used for tours and charters alike. Las Vegas Bus Sales currently has many to choose from with several different options available. You can see more about this New Freightliner Bus. New Freightliner Ameritrans 38 Passenger Coach The 2015 M2 395 is powered by a 300 Horsepower 6.7 Liter Cummins Turbo… Read more »