Meet Your Senior Living Community’s Transportation Needs With Luxury Vans and Buses
More and more Americans are using some form of public transportation. In 2016, for example, 976,161 buses were registered in this country. Public transportation was used 9.9 billion times in 2018 alone. There are, of course, several benefits to using public transportation. This includes reducing the amount of vehicles on the road as well as providing transportation options for individuals that are unable to or choose not to drive.
Transporting Individuals With Special Needs
Public as well as private bus services are beneficial for transporting individuals with special needs. Recent information shows that 24% of a fleet’s buses transport students. In addition to transporting students with special needs, 47% of the fleets between the years of 2017 to 2018 transported individuals other than students. There was also an increase in ridership during this time period.
Transporting Older Drivers
A large percentage of drivers are 65 years of age or older. Recent data indicates that this amounts to one out of every six drivers. Many of these individuals may have medical issues or take medications that can prevent them from driving. In some instances, physicians may recommend that these adults should no longer drive.
It’s important to note that four out of five older adults are taking at least one medication on a daily basis. Furthermore, medical problems can make it difficult to drive. Given this, older drivers are twice as likely to experience some type of medical issue that is problematic, such as lack of coordination or disorientation. When adults between 70 and 74 years of age continue to drive, the incidence of fatal crashes increases. The likelihood of being involved in a fatal crash is highest for drivers 85 years of age and above.
Buses and Extreme Climate Control Packages
Extreme climate control packages significantly reduce carbon emissions. Hybrid electric vehicles, for example, are one type of bus that contributes to this reduction. Extreme climate control packages also include 100 percent electric vehicle platforms.
Learn More About Purchasing Senior Living Vans and Buses
Since you want to find the right type of bus to serve your community’s needs, there are several options available. You may, for example, be interested in a shuttle bus or one with seating options for up to 30 passengers. There are buses available for up to 90 passengers as well. ADA wheelchair ramps are just one of the many features available for these vehicles. Buses can also be equipped with Internet connectivity and other popular features.
In addition to new buses for sale, you can also locate used ones. Upgrades to your existing buses may also be something to consider. Once you speak with a representative, you’ll be able to discuss your community’s needs and learn more about senior living vans and buses.