For those people who feel like they constantly have to be doing something productive, the commute to and from work is often a dreaded part of daily life. While the average commute is about 20-30 minutes, it is not uncommon to travel 45 minutes to an hour for work—and that’s just one way! When you double those numbers, commuting becomes even more time consuming. The good news is, however, that time spent commuting to work doesn’t have to be time wasted. If you, like many others, take the bus, metro, or another form of public transit, you have even more… Read more »
The push toward environmental sustainability has been apparent in many industries over the past few decades. In the field of transportation, it has resulted in major efforts to discover, create, and implement alternatives to conventional fuel sources like gas and diesel. Slowly, these eco-friendlier options are becoming more accessible and more common, even for transportation vehicles of a larger scale, like buses. While there are plenty of green alternative fuel sources in the works, some are emerging more quickly than others. Let’s take a look at a few of the frontrunners in the alternative fuel race! 1) Biodiesel Biodiesel is… Read more »
Public transportation is a staple in every community, even though many people don’t realize it. There are many ways you can personally benefit from using public transportation. Not owning or as frequently using a car, for example, can save you a lot of money. You’ll have extra downtime to relax, which is difficult to come by in our work-oriented society. Plus, using public transit gets your body moving as you walk between bus stops and destinations. But perhaps even more important than the individual advantages public transportation has to offer, are the larger-scale benefits it offers the locality in which… Read more »
When you own or manage a bus business, one of the most important factors in your success is the team of bus drivers you have working for you. Once you’ve come up with your recruitment plan, you’ll need to narrow down which of the applicants will be able to safely and effectively fulfill the role. But when you’re interviewing a wide pool of individuals, how can you tell who will do well and who won’t live up to expectations? The answer is simple: knowing the qualities of a successful bus driver can help you choose the best person for the… Read more »
Companies nowadays are getting creative when it comes to incentives and benefits for their employees. One trend that has been emerging recently is providing commuter shuttles to transport employees between off-site parking locations or designated community stops and the office. Take a look at how an employee shuttle service can be an advantage for your business! Show employees you care about them. Employees who feel like their employers care about their health and happiness are more productive in the office and loyal to their company. A shuttle service offers workers a chance to relax and take a break in the… Read more »
When you decide to ditch the traditional house or apartment for a home on wheels, you might be surprised at how many options there are to create your new mobile abode. If you don’t know much about the nomadic life, your first thought is probably to find one of those drivable RVs that come equipped with a move-in ready living area, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom space. After all, why go through the extensive work and take the time required to complete a bus conversion when you can choose a quick and easy solution instead? Well, quick and easy doesn’t always… Read more »
Unless you’ve been blissfully living off the grid in isolation over the last several months, you’re likely very aware of and informed about coronavirus (COVID-19). The outbreak—which has officially been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization as of early March 2020—has upended everyday life as we know it for the foreseeable future. Many of us are experiencing a lot of anxiety and uncertainty during this time, unsure of what is or is not safe or morally responsible, especially when it comes to public travel. As a leading provider in the bus and transportation industry, we at Northwest… Read more »
Public transportation has revolutionized the way people travel and make their everyday commute. City buses and metros are usually cheap, convenient, and easy to navigate. They’re also an excellent energy and cost-efficient alternative to a car. The most important thing to remember when taking public transportation is that you’re sharing it with everyone around you! You need to respect those individuals as well as the public space and service you’re all using. Make sure you’re not the passenger that prompts a collective sigh of relief when you get off at your stop by practicing proper etiquette when it comes to… Read more »
There are almost 500,000 school buses out on the road all across the U.S. every year. These buses are used to pick kids up and take them to school before picking them back up and returning them home. They’re also used to transport athletic teams and to take school children on field trips. School buses are made to last for a long time while making it easy for school districts to get students wherever they need to be in the safest manner possible. How Long do Schools Uses Their Buses For? School bus companies don’t keep these buses around forever,… Read more »
At Northwest Bus Sales, we firmly believe that there’s a bus out there for everyone which is why we came up with our ‘Build Your Own New Bus’ feature. A cutting-edge new tool on our website allows you to build the bus of your dreams, using several benchmarks to narrow down your picks. It starts first with model. Really, the question here is the number of passengers. Are you transporting 14 people, or 25? Maybe even up to 33, or 44? If you know the answer to that question, you’ll be able to select the model that can accommodate. Then… Read more »
