Frequently Asked
Questions - FAQ
Q - What are
some of the differences between vans & buses?
A - Below is our comparison table:
|
Bus |
Van |
Capacity |
10 - 30 |
15 |
Designed to transport children |
YES |
NO |
School bus rollover protection |
YES |
NO |
Padded school bus seats |
YES |
NO |
Fuel tank integrity |
YES |
NO |
Aisle down center |
YES |
NO |
Rear emergency door |
YES |
NO |
School bus entrance door |
YES |
NO |
Joint strength construction |
YES |
NO |
School bus windows |
YES |
NO |
Front crossover mirrors |
YES |
NO |
Steel cage construction |
YES |
NO |
Side crash rails |
YES |
NO |
Rear heat |
50,000 BTU |
15,000 BTU |
Rear A/C (Optional) |
40,000 BTU |
15,000 BTU |
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Q - Isn't a van
safer than a school bus since the van has seat belts
and school buses do not?
A - No. In fact comparable sized
small school buses are required to have seat belts
because they weigh less than 10,000 pounds. School
buses have far superior per road mile safety records
than that of all other vehicles, regardless of the seat belt
issue. School buses are designed with a "compartmentalization" concept,
which keeps children within and near their seats
by placing the seats forward to them very close. School buses also have significant interior padding and include other safety
features.
School buses have many safety features, including emergency
exits, heavily padded seats and reinforced sidewalls
and roof. School buses are the safest form of motorized
transportation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
calls school buses the single safest form of transportation
that exists.
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Q - Aren't school buses significantly
more expensive than vans?
A - The initial cost of a 15 seat
school bus is approximately $3,000 to $5,000 greater
than that of a comparable sized van. However, the school
bus has a significantly longer road life and is less
expensive to maintain. Recent calculations have determined
that the per road mile cost of a 15 seat school bus
is actually cheaper than that of a comparable sized van.
Also more passengers can ride in buses; therefore,
the per passenger and per mile transportation cost
is much less for small buses.
Most have discovered that the cost of leasing a school
bus is equal to or less costly than existing van leases.
Your program cannot afford not to comply - both for the
safety of your students and your liability exposure.
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Q - I can drive a van, but I
am not sure if I can drive a bus. Any suggestions?
A - The 14 passenger childcare safety
vehicle drives and handles just like a van. If you
can drive a van, you can drive this bus!
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Q - I run a small center and have
limited funds. What are my options?
A - We have very attractive leasing-financing options to fit your budget. We also
have a large selection of used childcare safety vehicles.
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Q - What can I do with the vans my
childcare center is currently using?
A - We accept trade-ins. We will appraise your vehicle(s) and give you
the option to trade them in toward the purchase of new activity safety vehicles.
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Q - When can I take delivery of my
new childcare vehicle?
A - www.ChildcareBus.com carries
a large selection of new childcare vehicles. In stock
vehicles can be picked up with 1-2 weeks of your
order.
www.ChildcareBus.com can
also arrange delivery for an additional cost. Contact
your sales representative for details.
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Q - Where can I get more information?
A - We recommend that all activity
centers immediately consider safer transportation
and abandon the use of the non-conforming vans.
You can contact ChildcareBus.com here or by calling toll-free (888) 353-2192 or locally (815) 933-2412.
"We are the experts on child care safety vehicles."
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