Author Archive: Anna Jones

 

It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our beloved friend and co-worker, Mike Johnson. Mike passed away the evening of Friday, September 24, 2021.  He will be truly missed at Transportation South by his many friends and colleagues in the school bus industry. Mike began his career at Transportation South in May 2001 in the parts department and held various positions throughout his career. His current position as Outside Parts Sales led him to the South Alabama territory where he worked with various school transportation programs.

 

The Celebration of Life Service:
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Visitation and Viewing: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Funeral Service 4:00pm – 5:00pm

 

Location: W.E. Lusain Funeral Home
629 Goldwire Way SW
Birmingham, Alabama 35211

Mask will be mandatory and enforced.

 

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The Bus Center family of companies is pleased to announced Bitimec Wash Bots are now available for purchase at all three location in Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville! These mobile washing machines for buses are a cost effective, easier and you will use far less labor, water and time. There are two type of systems available the 626-EZ Battery or 101-BB Teathered. Call us for more information or to schedule a demonstration at 844.256-6169.  Download Printable Brochure Here

                                

 

According to STN Online, the FCC will grant another opportunity for school districts to apply for Emergency Connectivity Fund (EFC).  The EFC funds are available to help implement school bus Wi-Fi hotspots.   The application process begins September 28, 2021. Read more: 

For nearly 50 years, The Bus Center has helped thousands find the right bus for their particular needs. In order to make your bus-buying experience as simple and stress-free as possible, we created The Bus Center Guide To Buying A Tour and Charter Bus. Inside you’ll learn:

• Questions to ask before buying a tour or charter bus
• How much will a charter bus weigh?
• What floor plan do I need?
• What options or special features will I need?
• What’s the best option – buying or leasing?

Begin by searching our inventory by clicking here  Or call our sales representative at 844.256.6169

 

Church Bus SalesSince 1972, The Bus Center has worked to provide quality equipment at a fair price and to service that equipment better than anyone else in the bus industry. As Lifeway's exclusively endorsed bus dealer, we look forward to helping you find the perfect Church Bus for your ministry. Then after the sale, our service and parts departments will help keep your bus on the road for years to come. We offer world class service grounded in traditional values.We have three locations to serve you, and our goal is to provide customers with not only the best bus, but the best possible post-sales service as well. Our service departments offer repairs from brake and body work to wheelchair lift maintenance to custom paint, logos and lettering. Our full-time warranty administrators work closely with parts and service to have repairs completed quickly and efficiently.Bus OptionsSmall BusesSmall buses seat 15 passengers or fewer, including the driver. Typically no Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is needed to drive a small bus. We stock small buses with a variety of features. They are available with wheelchair lifts and tie-downs. Small buses are typically built on a Ford or Chevrolet Chassis.Mid-Size BusesMid-Size buses do requir [...]

Come see us at these upcoming shows around the United States!

 

 

A bus ministry can be fun and rewarding for not only your church, but the whole community! That being said, a bus ministry can also bring serious and dangerous issues along with it if not carefully supervised and controlled responsibly.

 

 

 

 

 

What are some ways you can ensure safety for all of your passengers and the driver, all while bringing hope and love to your community through your bus ministry? Keep reading and find out!

 

 

Selecting the Perfect Driver

 

 

The driver or drivers for any bus ministry must be selected carefully. This is going to be one of the most important steps when it comes to developing the perfect program for your bus ministry.