When most people think of school buses, they picture the classic yellow bus rolling through neighborhoods each morning. What many do not realize is that there are actually four main types of school buses, each designed for different routes, passenger counts, and transportation needs. Understanding the differences can help school districts, organizations, and buyers choose the right vehicle for their fleet. In North America, school buses are typically classified as Type A, B, C, and D, each offering its own advantages based on size and design. Type A School Buses Type A buses are the smallest of the four main… Read more »
They’ve been in films, on television, and have become a memorable part of the American fabric. Buses are, without question, fixtures of modern Americana. Here we describe a few of the most famous buses in American history. The Freedom Riders’ Bus In defiance of the Jim Crow laws, and at a time when courage was necessary to quell unjustifiable acts of discrimination, a group of 13 students of different races traveled together on Trailways and Greyhound buses headed to New Orleans in 1960. At the time the Supreme Court had ruled in favor of desegregation, and although the Freedom Riders,… Read more »
