Field trips, away games, church retreats, and summer camps are some of the things that make for great memories. Whether you’re young or old, taking a group trip with your school, church, or local sports team is something cherished for years to come. Of course, for those that are organizing the adventure, finding safe, affordable, comfortable transportation is the key to a successful trip. Our Ford Collins Transit Buses are built for safety and comfort, but there are things that you can do to increase passenger safety on your next group trip.
Protecting Your Passengers on Group Trips
Making sure everyone gets from point A to point B and back again safely is the main concern for transporting a group of people. The biggest safety mistakes that people make are blocking the view of the driver, using an inexperienced driver, and overloading the vehicle.
Keeping the weight down
Yes, this may seem like it’s a New Year’s resolution, but we’re not talking about everyone on the bus hitting the gym a few extra times. But, when it comes to loading up the transit buses with luggage, equipment, and all of your people, it’s important that you adhere to the weight limits of the transit vehicle. Weighing the vehicle down or overloading it with stuff will reduce your safety margins. Plus, too much weight will increase your fuel usage. So, make sure you know the weight limit of your transit bus, and that you don’t exceed it on your next trip.
Use an experienced driver
The type of vehicle that you use for your trips is important, but, just as important as the driver. Make sure that you have a driver who is thoughtful and careful on the road. A transit bus will require an experienced driver to handle the vehicle. Make sure that your driver has the right training to handle the vehicle. A transit van will handle differently from other passenger vans and cars, and an inexperienced driver will put everyone at risk.
Packing properly
Make sure that you pack the transit van properly so that all weight is distributed to increase stability and control. You shouldn’t pack anything on top of the transit van. And, you should make sure that you are not causing blind spots or decreasing the visibility of the driver in any way when you pack.
Transit Buses for Group Trips
If you’re looking for the most cost-effective and size-efficient vehicle to transport people on group trips, talk to a CoWest representative about the Ford Collins Transit Buses. Built on the most impressive drivetrain available, the Collins Transport gives you greater efficiency with less fuel. The bus’ narrow body maneuvers easily, even on the tightest roads. Superior front-end visibility improves safety for drivers and passengers.