Businesses in the bus travel industry have much to compete with. With options like flying, high-speed trains, and the latest private vehicle models, you have to constantly find ways to convince travelers to choose you and your buses for their transportation needs. Many bus manufacturers are responding to this rise in competition by finding ways to outfit new models (and upgrade used ones) with the same modern amenities passengers enjoy on those other modes of transportation. Here are the top coach bus features that matter to long-distance travelers the most! Air Conditioning Can you imagine spending 8 hours inside a bus… Read more »
When you work in the bus travel industry, plenty of options exist to build your fleet. With so many different types of buses to consider—school buses, trolley and transit buses, coach buses, shuttle buses, minibuses, etc.—it can be difficult to decide which ones are worth the investment since they all serve different purposes. As one of the country’s leading providers of new and used buses, we at Las Vegas Bus Sales have learned that no successful fleet is complete without a coach bus, and here’s why! Appeal to a Wide Variety of Clients Coach buses can seat anywhere from 36-60 passengers comfortably. This spacious… Read more »
Traveling for an away game is an exciting experience for many athletes. Ensuring everyone gets to their destination together and on time for an important event like a game is crucial. Renting a coach bus is a great way to get your team from point A to point B safely and comfortably. Here are a few benefits of renting a coach bus for your sports team that will boost their morale and help them feel prepared for their big game! Spacious and Comfortable Cars and planes are cramped and uncomfortable, especially if you must ride in them for several hours…. Read more »
A wedding is a monumental occasion, and perhaps the most important event in one’s life. It is every bride and groom’s goal to have everything go according to plan, and for many that includes a plan for transporting guests to and from the venue. Why stress the day? Trolley and transit buses are the ultimate wedding transportation, and here’s why. Ample Space Our trolleys can essentially fit entire wedding parties and immediate family members if need be. So you won’t have to choose what loved ones can come on board on that special day. Furthermore, our transit buses can seat… Read more »
At Las Vegas Bus Sales, seamless travel is our forte, and our buses are engineered to handle any kind of group travel. Below are just a few instances where group travel can be made easier through the purchase of a coach or shuttle bus. Group Homes Activity coordinators have the challenging task of organizing the smooth transport of residents from retirement communities, assisted living communities and the like, to their chosen destinations. Many of these individuals become sensitive to the changes that this process encompasses, especially without a routine plan in place. But with reliable transportation that is handicapped accessible,… Read more »
Vacation season is a prime opportunity for transit services to cash in on large groups of travelers in need of reliable transport options. With the peak travel months of summer in full swing, there’s no better time to start thinking about making a new addition to your fleet. We’ve had a great round of highway coaches hit our lot this year, and they’re all tuned-up and ready to roll. All of these buses come to us courtesy of industry-leading manufacturers such as MCI and VanHool. Take a look at this 1999 MCI EL3, for example. It looks great on… Read more »
In an earlier entry, we covered the MCI 102-EL3 – a great budget option for a 56 passenger coach bus. In this entry, we’ll look at another contender from Motor Coach Industries. The 2004 J4500 provides top-quality comfort at a fraction of the cost of late model competitors. Features characteristic of the MCI J series include seamless windows, an attractive curved entry staircase, and enclosed overhead luggage racks to keep personal items safely secured on long trips. The J4500 is powered by the industry-leading 12.7 liter Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine with Jake Brake. This rugged and reliable engine… Read more »
Nicknamed the “Renaissance,” the MCI 102-EL3 represented a great leap forward in bus design when it was first released in 1997. The first coach bus built with a full set of air disc brakes, the 102-EL3 was renowned for its next-generation safety and suspension features. It also featured a hydraulically controlled rear tag axle that afforded the bus the tightest turning circle of any 45’ coach ever built. Electronically controlled air suspension afforded the 102-EL3 Renaissance three ride height settings as well as front kneeling suspension. This particular 102-EL3 features 56 recliner seats upholstered in attractive black Leathermate in… Read more »
