What is an Automatic Door? An automatic door is a door which opens by itself when any person or object approaches a particular area – opposite the doors, in this case. You will not have to manually pull or open or closed. Some of this type of door will utilize a button to operate it....
blogFebruary 20, 2017by Colorado West Equipment2
About Wheelchair School Bus Safety
Safety Considerations for a Wheelchair School Bus Since the Individuals with Disabilities Act mandated that schools make transportation to and from school available to children with handicaps, schools have had a need for wheelchair buses. Besides complying with the law, using wheelchair buses correctly increases the safety of everyone by keeping the rigid wheelchair frame...
blogFebruary 18, 2017by Colorado West Equipment7
Buying a Shuttle Bus for Your Retirement and Healthcare Facility
Advantages of Retirement Shuttle Bus There is a range of shuttle bus options for retirement and healthcare facilities. Narrowing the scope for the best selection can be challenging. Not all vehicles can provide the best layout for passengers or comfort on a long-haul ride. Two alternatives are available for the retirement shuttle bus market. Let’s...
MFSAB Activity Bus for Your Daycare Facility Daycares want to provide endless fun, safe quality care while also attracting quality families. Purchasing a Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) may help daycares achieve these goals. Buying an MFSAB activity bus for daycares is an excellent investment that will yield many returns. Increase Revenue Having the ability to...
Reasons Why Your Dance School Needs a Bus Imagine having the ability to load up your dancers on a bus and go wherever you wish. Suddenly, traveling to competitions, conventions, workshops, and far-away performances would become a lot less complicated. Dance studios everywhere are already purchasing buses for just this reason, but there are even...
The Main Reason School buses are yellow because of the safety rules and regulations in some areas of the U.S. demand it. Fun Fact about American School Buses It seems like the bright yellow school buses have been running through American towns forever, but they have only been around since 1939. Before the automobile industry...
blogFebruary 6, 2017by Colorado West Equipment2
Alternative Fuels: CNG and LPG
Examine the Differences Between CNG & LPG Nowadays, the most popular alternative fuels for vehicles are two types of gasses: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Knowing what makes them different helps you to better see the advantages of each. CNG vs. LPG CNG Transportation Uses Any vehicle can become a bi-fuel vehicle...
blogFebruary 4, 2017by Colorado West Equipment6
How to Determine the Right Bus Size for Your Business
What Size of Bus is Right for You? Adding a new bus to a business is an important decision, and selecting the correct size is one of the best indicators to ensure it is profitable. Choosing too small of a bus will likely cost your company customers, while a too-large bus will result in empty...
Help Passengers Stay Safe & Warm on the Bus During Winter How the bus can keep your passengers comfortable and safe is a primary consideration. While ensuring that your buses are winter-ready, keeping passengers comfy takes extra effort. It All Starts With the Driver Drivers should pay particular attention to the Colorado weather and road...
Bus Financing While owning buses offers some advantages, leasing buses can provide cash flow benefits, reduce administrative difficulties, and make available a diversity of fleet management tools. Benefit of Bus Leasing There are five primary reasons to consider leasing over owning: Pay only for the usage of the vehicle. Avoid diverting capital away from business...