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Mid Bus, based in Bluffton, Ohio, offers a complete line of quality Type-A school buses. The Mid Bus product line includes 10-48 passenger school, church, activity and child care buses, a variety of ADA compliant lift models and a full line of single-rear and dual-rear wheel models. Mid Bus units are designed to meet the needs of child care operators, Head Start agencies, YMCAs/YWCAs, non-conforming van replacement, church transportation, school activities and contractor services.

Mid Bus provides, through their national distribution network, a safe and economical alternative to van transportation for church, child cares, school activity vans, and private school transportation.

Childcare Transportation
With legislative changes for safety pending, child care administrators have two choices. Either wait for the federal government to force the retirement of non-conforming vans, or begin converting fleets right now.

Perhaps the biggest surprise to money-conscious child care administrators is how little price difference there is between the unsafe van and ultra-safe Child Care Bus. A Child Care Bus costs about 10% more than a van, but the advantages far outweigh the expense. You see, a Child Care Bus life expectancy is substantially longer than a van, giving you additional service life and the peace of mind knowing your giving your kids the safest ride possible - all while protecting your administration from potential liability in the event of an accident involving a non-conforming van.

Church Transportation
SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO NON-CONFORMING VAN TRANSPORTATION As the leader in the small school bus industry, Collins builds every certified bus from the chassis up, engineering safety into every square inch, while meeting all federal safety standards. And you'll be surprised how little price difference there is between a non-conforming van and the Collins Allowable Alternate Vehicle (AAV).

Multi-function SAB | Guide XL | Guide DW| Guide SW

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Multi-Function SAB
The Mid Bus Multi-Function SAB is available in 4 - 8 row (body sections) of seating and is available on a GM or Ford chassis with either a gas or diesel engine.

The Mid Bus Multi-Function SAB meets all FMVSS requirements and can be built to each state's school bus specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS: GM or Ford
ENGINE: Gas or Diesel
TRANSMISSION: 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
GVWR: 9,600 | 10,000 | 11,500 | 12,000 | 19,500 lb.
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 10 - 42
NUMBER OF ROWS: 4 to 8 (Body Sections)
*Due to ongoing engineering improvments, Mid Bus reserves the right to make changes without notification.

Multi-Function SAB (pdf)

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Guide XL
The Mid Bus Guide XL is the ideal answer to your school transportation needs. The Guide XL gives you big bus comfort, headroom and visibility with the smooth ride and maneuverability of a small bus.

The Guide XL is mounted on a durable GM bus chassis and is built for dependable use year after year. Built to a practical outside width of 96", the XL offers 74" of interior headroom. It's available with comfortable seating for 10 to 41 passengers. Front and rear wheelchair lifts are available upon request.

PASS. CAPACITY: 35, 41
INT. HEIGHT AT AISLE: 74"
INT. WIDTH: 90"
ENTRANCE DOOR W x H: 24" x 76"
ENTRANCE STEP FROM GROUND: 12"
EMERGENCY DOOR W x H: 35" x 55"
OVR. HEIGHT: 115" (excluding roof hatch & strobe)
OVR. WIDTH: 96" (excluding mirrors & stop arm)
OVR. LENGTH: 288.5" (6-0), 316" (7-0)
PASS. COMPARTMENT LENGTH: 165.5" (6-0), 195.5" (7-0)
*Due to ongoing engineering improvments, Mid Bus reserves the right to make changes without notification.

Chevy/GMC Guide XL (pdf)

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Guide DW
The Mid Bus Guide DW is offered in 4, 5 and 6 row seating arrangements with seating capacities from 10 to 30 passengers. 74" of headroom and 90" of interior width make the Guide DW roomy for all sizes of passengers.

The Guide DW can be built on GMC or Chevrolet chassis in 10,000 or 12,000 GVWR. Gas and Diesel engines are available. Also, the Guide DW meets or exceeds all 50 state specifications as well as all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Front or Rear Wheelchair Lifts are available upon request.

SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS: GMC/Chevy | Ford
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 30
INT. HEIGHT AT AISLE: 74"
INT. WIDTH: 90"
GVWR: 10,000 or 12,000
OVERALL LENGTH: 222.75" (4-6), 244.25" (5-0), 271.50" (6-0)
WHEELBASE: 139" (4-6), 139" (5-0), 159" (6-0)
NUMBER OF ROWS: 4, 5, or 6 (Body Sections)
*Due to ongoing engineering improvments, Mid Bus reserves the right to make changes without notification.

Chevy/GMC Guide DW (pdf) | Ford Guide DW (pdf)

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Guide SW
The Mid Bus Single Wheel Guide is available in 4 or 5 row (body sections) of seating, which will allow for a maximum capacity of 20 passengers. The Single Wheel is available on a GM or Ford chassis with either a Gas or Diesel engine. The overall exterior width of the Single Wheel is 83" and has an interior width of 77". The Mid Bus SW meets all FMVSS requirements and can be built to each state's school bus specifications. The Mid Bus Single Wheel is answering the challenge in the small (Type A) school bus market.

CHASSIS: GM or Ford
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 20
INTERIOR HEIGHT AT AISLE: 74"
INTERIOR WIDTH: 77"
OVERALL WIDTH: 83"
OVERALL LENGTH: 222.75" (4-6)
WHEELBASE: 139"
NUMBER OF ROWS: 4 or 5 (Body Sections)
*Due to ongoing engineering improvments, Mid Bus reserves the right to make changes without notification.

Guide SW (pdf)