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Driving Sustainability: Understanding Our Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, sustainability has become a global focus. But what does that even mean? For Thomas Built Buses, it’s about defining our commitment to our organization, our industry and the communities we serve. While our electric school bus, the Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley®, and its many milestones (including the recent delivery of our 1,000th) often come to…

Evolving Driver Comfort and Safety

Upgrading the C2’s User-Experience for a New Era of Drivers

Student safety is in the hands of school bus drivers. The more comfortable and confident drivers feel, the more safely they drive.

For the last 20 years, Thomas Built Buses has supplied the industry with advanced electronics engineered with safety prioritized in every detail. Our Saf-T-Liner® C2 was designed…

Powering Up Your EV Infrastructure: Working with Our eConsultants

As electric school buses continue to gain momentum across the U.S. through federal incentives like the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, school districts are looking for help in transitioning their traditional bus fleets to electric, including building out electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Building and implementing charging infrastructure can be a daunting task, with challenges…

Advancing School Bus Safety: Embracing Technology & Innovation to Safeguard Students

From Kendra Eads, VP of Engineering and Technology at Thomas Built Buses

As we gear up for the back-to-school season, it’s important to recognize the significant advancements in school bus technology that enhance the safety and well-being of our students during their daily journeys.

At Thomas Built Buses, our commitment to safety is evident in our mission and…

How Much Do You Pay For a Bus After You Pay for a Bus?

How much do you pay for a bus after you pay for a bus? It’s not just about the purchase price. You have to consider fuel costs, as well as maintenance cost, warranty reimbursement, replacement parts and overall durability. All of these add up to the real cost — the total cost of ownership.

The problem is, if you don’t truly know what your total cost of ownership is — the costs of particularly older buses can start to add up, leaving you scratching your head as your bottom line shrinks.

Fleets like Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, Manatee County, and Prince William County have all found the true value and savings in measuring their total cost of ownership. With a little help, you too can find success.

To learn more about how you can successfully start down the road of measuring your total cost of ownership, check out the video below. After all, that savings that you can accrue during the lifetime of your bus can really start to add up.

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