Bus types
Activity buses
A school-bus-bodied unit finished in white or a district color rather than school-bus yellow, used for athletics and activity trips instead of home-to-school routes.
- Typical capacity
- 47 to 84 passengers
- Who buys them
- Team travel, band, field trips, church groups
- Licence
- Same CDL requirements as a comparable school bus.
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Activity buses: common questions
What is a activity bus?
A school-bus-bodied unit finished in white or a district color rather than school-bus yellow, used for athletics and activity trips instead of home-to-school routes.
How many passengers does a activity bus seat?
Activity buses typically seat 47 to 84 passengers. Exact capacity depends on the seating configuration and, where wheelchair positions are specified, on how many seats are given up to securement stations.
Do you need a CDL to drive a activity bus?
Same CDL requirements as a comparable school bus. A commercial driver's licence with a passenger endorsement is generally required at 16 or more occupants including the driver, or above 26,001 lb GVWR, but state rules vary and the occupant count on the specific unit is what decides it. Always verify against the unit, not the category.
Who buys activity buses?
Team travel, band, field trips, church groups.
How do I find a activity bus for sale?
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