Can shuttle buses take long trips?

[drummerboy222]

Hi all,

I play in a band and we're looking to upgrade our ride to a bigger vehicle like a bus. Shuttle buses seem PERFECT for what we're looking for... in our price range, spacious, wheelchair lift for loading in heavy gear, etc.

However, someone recently brought up the fact that shuttle buses may not be rated for long trips. He thought they might only be designed to carry heavy loads just a short distance, and that maxing one out at 55-60 mph down the highway for 2 hours could ruin it.

I would LOVE to get some info on this... thanks in advance!

Bryan

[typesix]

Many years ago(30+), transit buses likely similar to your shuttle bus, came in two configurations. Some were rated only for city use and some were rated for city/highway. The difference is that the latter had different transmission with extra gear(s) for highway use. I don't know whether that is the case today. You could likely contact the bus manufacturer for info or perhaps find a bus repair facility that could tell you by taking a quick look at the bus.