In today’s rapidly changing fleet management environment, navigating the costs and benefits of fuel types can be increasingly challenging. Evolving regulatory demands and emission standards are creating greater complexity and volatility. That’s why we are working collaboratively with districts to help them manage their unique transportation challenges by providing an array of fueling…
A behind-the-scenes look at our historic celebration and transition of the Type D legacy
It isn’t every day you get to celebrate a major milestone, so we’ve captured the iconic plant transition of our Type D production and commemorated the milestone in a video celebration. Chronicling the final steps of the last Type D bus to roll off the historic assembly line, the video features…
At Thomas Built Buses, we view safety as a journey, not a destination. Safety is at the core of everything we do—from our manufacturing processes to our testing protocols and focus on continuous innovation. It is more than just a feature; it’s an interconnected facet of all our operations.
Let’s look at how this commitment to safety is woven into every phase of our process, from…
What makes the electric Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school bus an excellent vehicle for today and the future? Our free Electric School Bus Curriculum answers this and more.
Today’s students are increasingly interested in electric vehicles and environmentally smart transportation options. This dynamic, professionally designed curriculum provides teachers with tools and lessons to increase…



The revolutionary Saf-T-Anchor Removable Seat (S.T.A.R.S.) mounting system for special-needs buses is the answer for fleet managers who struggle with seat reconfigurations. This proprietary seating system, unique to Thomas Built Buses, is unlike track seating. The S.T.A.R.S. mounting system allows passenger seats to be easily removed and reinstalled quickly – literally within a few minutes.
This unique system uses wall-mounted seats with the feet secured to the floor using one-of-a-kind designed anchors.
No special hardware or complicated measuring is required. The seats will only go back in the location as designed and installed by the factory, so there is no guesswork during reinstallation. This allows easy configuration and reconfiguration of buses, based on the number of special-needs students.
Even better, the S.T.A.R.S. mounting system is actually much more cost effective than track seating as there is no need to purchase continuous track and no upcharge for the track-mounted seat frame.
You’ll want to see this revolutionary seating system for yourself. To learn more, contact your local dealer or watch S.T.A.R.S. in action here.
**The S.T.A.R.S. mounting system meets all state and federal safety regulations, including FMVSS 210, 213, 222 and 225.