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The recent delivery of a 2016 Ford Girardin 18 Passenger Type A School Bus - B05337 to St. Louis, Missouri highlights the region’s commitment to safe and reliable group transport. This addition comes just blocks from Forest Park in the Central West End, addressing both daily school runs and special events that draw families across neighborhoods like Clayton and Maplewood. St. Louis faces unique transportation needs: with a metro area population nearing 2.8 million and steady growth in suburban districts, demand for mid-sized fleet vehicles is strong. Major employers like BJC HealthCare, Boeing, and Washington University drive commuter flows along I-64 and I-70 year-round. Seasonal field trips spike each spring as local schools—public, private, and charter—look for flexible passenger capacity. Economic shifts have prompted many operators to seek Girardin 18 Passenger Type A School Bus - B05337 buses for sale St. Louis as cost-effective solutions that scale with fluctuating enrollment. This model’s key features—ADA-compliant access, air conditioning tailored for humid Midwest summers, robust safety systems, and ample seating—make it well-suited for routes in South City or shuttling students from Florissant to after-school programs downtown. Its size bridges the gap between full-size buses and vans, ideal for smaller class sizes seen in districts like Webster Groves or on community youth excursions to the Gateway Arch. The 18-passenger capacity aligns perfectly with current Missouri Department of Transportation fleet guidelines. Our delivery network extends beyond St. Louis city limits into Belleville, Illinois and Arnold, Missouri—serving both urban cores and outlying towns within a 40-mile radius. With quick access to I-270 and support teams familiar with local weather swings (like sudden river fog near the Mississippi), we’re uniquely positioned among commercial vehicles Missouri providers to keep regional fleets moving efficiently. Interestingly, St. Louis ranks among the top U.S. cities for per-capita school bus usage—a testament to ongoing investment in
