A Fleet of Buses for University & College Transportation

Offering Shuttle Service to Students

Regardless of the size of a university, it can be time-consuming and difficult to get around without transportation. Maybe the campus is big with roads stretching far from another. Perhaps you have multiple facilities within the same city and have a need to transport students and teachers from one campus to the next. It could also be that your first-year students are not allowed to have cars, but they still want to experience the city nearby. This is where the use of a college shuttle bus or van comes into play.

Benefit of Investing in Buses

Convenience

Some campuses are in cold climates and find the weather to a problem. Some states live with freezing weather and storms that limit a student’s ability to get around. Many campuses are beginning to look at the benefit of investing in buses to take the pressure off of students. Denver is known for its unpredictable weather, and adequate transportation is critical.

In this regard, the Fort Collins-based Colorado State University (CSU) launched in 2014 an on-campus shuttle, “Around the Horn,” which works to transport students, staff, faculty, and visitors across the nearly one square mile campus.

Green Transportation

Green transportation is a great option for campuses seeking to consider a hybrid option. Reducing emissions with the use of batteries and electric motors improves efficiency.

Safety

Universities with large campuses are finding the value in owning a fleet of buses. Safety is one of the key things families look at when sending their children off to school. Knowing there is a comfortable yet safe way to get to and from school, especially when parents are sending their children off for the first time, is priceless.

If your university or college has not yet bought a shuttle bus or van or has not updated in a while, contact Colorado West Equipment. Call us at 303-288-1300 to talk about bus financing options in Colorado.