Thomas' Type A Minotour small school bus is fast becoming the leading choice in preschool child transportation. Its versatility, easy handling and safety enhancements make it an excellent vehicle for schools, child cares, churches, youth groups, and more!

It doesn't take long to recognize that the Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 is completely different. This is the replacement for the standard conventional school bus. School buses will never be the same.

The Thomas Type D Saf-T-Liner transit-style school bus is the bus of choice when you're servicing denser routes and need greater seating capacity, exceptional visibility and maneuverability, and performance enhancements that keep it on the road longer.

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Road Tested. Industry Approved.
SSCR is the mainstream technology that 90% of all North American on-highway engine and vehicle manufacturers chose to meet 2010 emissions standards: Daimler Trucks, Cummins Inc., Detroit Diesel, GM, Isuzu, Volvo, Paccar, Hino and Mack. It's proven.

Since 1978, many different exhaust systems in Europe have incorporated SCR technology. It has emerged as the best EPA 2010 solution, based on environmental advantages and payback. SCR is proven to reach the EPA 2010 NOx requirement of 0.2g/bhp-hr. Add to that the reliable engine architecture you know and trust. SCR represents proven, road-tested technology with significant fuel economy advantages of 5-9% over In-cylinder EGR. Cummins testing confirmed it. The testing also concluded that In-cylinder EGR reduces engine life by 20-25%.


A 9% increase in fuel efficiency saves $295.00 per bus, per year.
Based on the assumptions below.

SCHOOL BUS USAGE ASSUMPTIONS · Average yearly mileage: 14,500 miles · Fuel economy (with DEF): 8.5 mpg · Local diesel price: $2.22 · Yearly diesel usage: 1,700 gallons · Yearly diesel expenditure: $3,774.00

DEF CONSUMPTION ASSUMPTIONS · Percentage of DEF to Diesel usage: 2% · Number of DEF fills (11 gallon tank): 3.10 · Number of DEF fills (13 gallon tank): 2.62 · Yearly DEF usage: 34 gallons · DEF price target: $2.61 · Yearly DEF expenditure: $89.00

How do you fit 80 kids into a new school bus?
Easy... buy a bus from us.

The new SafeGuard FlexSeat™ keeps kids on the school bus,
safely transporting three elementary school children or two high
school kids on a standard 39-inch seat. This innovative bus seat
with three lap-shoulder belts resolves capacity issues and enhances
bus safety with its unique approach to maintaining
compartmentalization. With the FlexSeat, one seat fits all.

• Lap-shoulder belt protection
• Full compartmentalization
• Eliminates costs associated with reduced bus capacity
• Flexible capacity enables belted seating for one, two or three students
• Trouble-free maintenance and serviceability

REMEMBER... we can custom build any of our buses to your EXACT layout if you are looking for something special.
We are here to help you find your ideal school bus. Call or Email us for more information regarding any of our buses.

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special license? Do I qualify for any assisted funding?
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