Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Alternative Ways to Fund School Transportation
According to the Associated Press, schools in Arizona, California, Florida, Colorado, Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas currently allow school bus advertising, and other states are currently considering allowing this practice as well. With the economic down turn and with major budget cuts to school districts schools are trying to be creative in how to make up the gap. One Idea seems to be to sell advertising space on the side of a school bus. For Example Jefferson County Schools in Colorado signed a 4 year contract with First Bank for $500,000 to advertise on 100 buses plus at school events....the thought is that this money will help keep buses funded and on the road.....What we have been doing for years here at National Bus Sales is trying to educate schools of the money saving value of buying late-model school buses at a fraction of the price of a new one....most of buses only have a few thousand miles while offering big saving to a school....if those school districts who only buy new could get a hold of this concept it would be a great savings to them without compromising quality.....We are now starting to see more than ever larger school districts coming to us for help!!!! Were here to help all those in need find transportation solutions to fit your budget!!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS by National Bus Sales
Did you know the nation's school bus fleet of 480,000 vehicles is the safest, most environmentally responsible way to get kids to school - and because each bus takes an average of 36 cars off the road it saves energy and eases congestion as well. A public education campaign is needed to communicate these benefits to students, parents and state and local elected officials. Please help with your local law official….
National Bus Sales in Tulsa, Oklahoma lead the nation in providing quality , used, late-model, low-mileage buses at the lowest price. We offer the highest quality pre-owned, and reconditioned buses available. We sell used school buses, activity buses, wheelchair lift buses, child care buses, church buses, passenger motor coaches, and shuttle buses. Whether you are a school district, bus contractor or tour operator, we can serve virtually any need.
National Bus Sales in Tulsa, Oklahoma lead the nation in providing quality , used, late-model, low-mileage buses at the lowest price. We offer the highest quality pre-owned, and reconditioned buses available. We sell used school buses, activity buses, wheelchair lift buses, child care buses, church buses, passenger motor coaches, and shuttle buses. Whether you are a school district, bus contractor or tour operator, we can serve virtually any need.
INDUSTRY NEWS from National Bus Sales
Many public buses and other forms of transportation are testing public Wi-Fi, with the Vail School District now testing Wi-Fi on school buses.
Instead of sitting around chatting or listening to music, students are now quietly working on their laptops on the way to school. The students also have refrained from the rowdy behavior that previously took place on the bus.
“It’s made a big difference,” said JJ Johnson, No. 92 school bus driver, to the N.Y. Times that the system involves a $200 router, $60-per month ISP contract, and a trial run on a four-hour bus ride to a soccer tournament. Most students slept during the bus ride that departed at 4 a.m., but the Wi-Fi was used in between soccer games during the tournament. Students also utilized the rolling Wi-Fi hotspot on the trip back to the school.
It’s not uncommon that metropolitan and some larger suburban areas don’t require school buses, but Wi-Fi could help increase productivity in rural areas. Autonet Mobile, which offers the custom router for buses, has provided similar hardware to schools in Missouri, Florida and Washington D.C.
Some school districts face budget issues, but could be willing to make exceptions, if possible, to provide funding for wireless Internet on School buses. Some school districts have planned studies to gauge students interest and overall cost efficiency of supporting Wi-Fi on some buses.
National Bus Sales in Tulsa, Oklahoma leads the nation in providing quality, used, late-model, low-mileage buses at the lowest price. We offer the highest quality used, pre-owned and reconditioned buses available. We sell used school buses, activity buses, wheelchair lift buses, child care buses, church buses, passenger motor coaches, and shuttle buses. Whether you are a school district, bus contractor, or tour operator, we can serve virtually any need.
Instead of sitting around chatting or listening to music, students are now quietly working on their laptops on the way to school. The students also have refrained from the rowdy behavior that previously took place on the bus.
“It’s made a big difference,” said JJ Johnson, No. 92 school bus driver, to the N.Y. Times that the system involves a $200 router, $60-per month ISP contract, and a trial run on a four-hour bus ride to a soccer tournament. Most students slept during the bus ride that departed at 4 a.m., but the Wi-Fi was used in between soccer games during the tournament. Students also utilized the rolling Wi-Fi hotspot on the trip back to the school.
It’s not uncommon that metropolitan and some larger suburban areas don’t require school buses, but Wi-Fi could help increase productivity in rural areas. Autonet Mobile, which offers the custom router for buses, has provided similar hardware to schools in Missouri, Florida and Washington D.C.
Some school districts face budget issues, but could be willing to make exceptions, if possible, to provide funding for wireless Internet on School buses. Some school districts have planned studies to gauge students interest and overall cost efficiency of supporting Wi-Fi on some buses.
National Bus Sales in Tulsa, Oklahoma leads the nation in providing quality, used, late-model, low-mileage buses at the lowest price. We offer the highest quality used, pre-owned and reconditioned buses available. We sell used school buses, activity buses, wheelchair lift buses, child care buses, church buses, passenger motor coaches, and shuttle buses. Whether you are a school district, bus contractor, or tour operator, we can serve virtually any need.
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