Buses

How to choose a bus

Modern buses have a large set of technical characteristics, different levels of comfort, and differ in external parameters. They are divided into two large groups: for the transport of passengers and special-purpose vehicles.

Passenger buses are also divided into several types according to certain parameters, the main classification criterion is the capacity of the bus. Vehicles designed to transport passengers around the city differ significantly in the number of passengers, interior arrangement and the number of passengers from buses that are designed for tourist routes.

The bus sales market is popular today, however, it is important to correctly determine which type of transport is best suited to your needs. The Autoline marketplace offers an extensive selection of different types of vehicles. Here you can find many bus options for sale.

Benefits of buying on the Autoline online platform:

• a wide range of choices
• secure buying mechanism
• verified sellers
• convenient order and payment
• a wide range of price categories
• both new and used buses are available
• a well-established mechanism for protecting buyers and resolving disputes

In more detail, the criteria for classifying buses into categories will be considered below.

Bus classification

By appointment:

• local (urban, suburban, rural)
• intercity
• tourist

By passenger capacity and length:

• Small - provides for the carriage of no more than 20 passengers in seats. The total number of passengers must not exceed 40 people. Body length does not exceed 8 meters. Such a bus is intended mainly for transportation within the city and suburban areas. They are distinguished by good maneuverability, high performance, relatively low cost, which can be a significant plus for entrepreneurs starting a business in the field of passenger transportation.
• Medium - the capacity of such a bus does not exceed 60 people, 30 of which can be placed in seats. The length usually does not exceed 10 meters. They can be used both for trips within the city, intercity trips, and for tourist trips. The most demanded are city buses of the middle class, which were developed taking into account all the features of the sphere of use. Good maneuverability, providing the ability to move along busy city streets, large areas for standing passengers, comfortable handrails - all this is ideal for serving city routes.
• Large - this type of bus can accommodate no more than 90 passengers at a time, with a different number of seats offered. They are designed for tourist routes and intercity trips over long distances. Often, such buses are equipped with comfortable seats with the function of adjusting the angle of the backrest, individual lighting, additional ventilation, and a mechanism for maintaining a comfortable temperature.

In addition to these types, there are other variations:

• school buses for transporting children
• service buses
• party buses
• rotational, forwarding, underground - for transporting people in particularly difficult conditions off-road or underground.

By body type:

• bonneted
• wagon

By layout and design:

• simple
• articulated (2 or more salons)
• single-level
• one and a half level
• two-level

How to choose the right model?

On the Autoline online platform, you can choose a bus that suits your requirements thanks to the user-friendly interface and the simplicity of the search mechanism. Before buying, be sure to draw up a specific plan for the requirements for the bus, point by point, here are some of them:

• for what purposes the bus will be used
• on what type of terrain the movement is to be
• type of fuel used
• required technical specifications
• need a new model or used bus.

With this approach, you can greatly simplify the search for the right and suitable bus model.