Bus Parts: The Seating Options

Bus Seating Alternatives to Consider

One of the most prominent pieces of any bus is the seats. Seats are the one thing that your customers will be in contact with the entire time the bus is in motion. There are several bus seating alternatives available on any bus you purchase. Bus seats come in various sizes and shapes, along with several seat fabric choices.

Bus Seat Types

High-Back Seats

High-back seating means that the passenger can lay its head back on the site, which is very convenient for long trips. No wonder why it is the most popular seat configuration.

Mid-Back Seats

The mid-back seats have a grab handle to assist passengers when sitting down or getting up. Also, they are used on short trips like senior care facilities and airport shuttles.

Bus Seat Fabric

Another factor with bus seats is the seat fabric used to cover the seats. There is a multitude of seat materials used depending on the application. Bus seat fabrics are also divided into categories. The level refers to the quality of the fabric, with Level 1 being basic seat fabric and Level 5 and above being a more costly material.

Cloth Fabric

This category of material is the most common seat covering sold today. There is enough variance in seat material choices to meet the needs of just about every single application. These seat fabric alternatives range from Level 1 to Level 5 and can include faux leather fabric, often referred to as “leather-mate” fabric.

Anti-Microbial & Vinyl

The anti-microbial fabric is very useful when transporting senior care communities and day care facilities. It is normally used when seats could be soiled.

If you have further questions about bus seating or need bus parts, call Colorado West Equipment at 303-288-1300. Our parts & service department offers top-of-the-line support after the sale and sells OEM and genuine parts from top manufacturers.