These days, bus charters are very popular and in demand. They are used all over the world as the main
mode of transport and for just about every type of event imaginable as long as you have a group of
people.
Bus charters are a lot more advanced than one might think. Most charter buses are equipped with TV
monitors, DVD/CD players, high-quality surround sound and lighting systems, adjustable and
comfortable seats, and overhead luggage racks or basement luggage compartments. New models of
buses entering the market look more and more futuristic due to their looks and advanced technologies.
In this article, we are going to speak about the top 3 charter buses that we offer for your long-way trip.
1 ) MCI J4500 Coach Bus
Everyone is more or less accustomed to city electric buses. Here they also ceased to be a technical
curiosity. But what about an electric bus in an intercity? This is so far unseen in the whole world. The
first model available for orders and commercial operation has already appeared. It was introduced by
the American company Motor Coach Industries (MCI).
In the USA this trademark is the personification of an intercity bus. This is one of the oldest
manufacturers in the North American market, which has been making intercity and luxury coaches since
1933. And it was MCI that created the first long-distance electric bus – the MCI J4500 Charge model. The
electric transmission is borrowed from the New Flyer electric city bus manufacturer NFI. The novelty is
equipped with a 260-kilowatt Siemens electric motor, which is powered by rather capacious 544 kW
XALT batteries. It takes less than 4 hours to fully charge the batteries.
According to the specification, depending on the use, the range can vary from 262 to 375 km. The curb
weight is 20,500 kg, and the gross weight is 24,500 kg. The maximum speed of the bus is 116 km/h.
Almost all MCI products are three-axle buses. The latest MCI J4500 Charge is no exception. Its length is
13.9 m. It is designed to carry 56 passengers.
2) Freightliner M2 Bus Executive
At the Busworld North America 2023 international bus show, which took place from February 4 to 7 in
Detroit, you could see a lot of interesting new products. One of them was this 45-foot, i.e., 13.7 m long
bus from Ultra Coach Inc. from Georgia, which specializes in luxury vehicles, in particular campers.
At the salon, it is presented as a car from the Cutaway Buses segment. These buses, popular in the North
American market, are based on the truck chassis, while retaining the traditional cab and hood. The total
mass of such machines can vary from 14,000 to 26,000 pounds (6350 – 11793 kg).
In this case, the bus was based on the medium-duty chassis of the Freightliner M2 truck. The suspension
has been significantly improved, making it pneumatic. Particularly noteworthy is the salon, in which 56
luxurious armchairs were installed. It is tailored to meet the needs of schools and colleges, Ultra Coach
Inc.'s traditional customers.
3) Ford F550 Bus Executive Coach Bus
In Springfield, Mo. the company Executive Coach Builders (ECB) was pleased to announce the addition of
the Ford F550 Limo bus to its extensive vehicle lineup. It is a 27-seat vehicle with amenities that include
round seats, flat-screen LED TVs, high-quality surround sound, and custom lighting packages.
This luxury Executive Coach bus is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and technology to ensure
passenger comfort and safety and is an ideal choice for corporate events, airport transfers,
anniversaries, parties, weddings, and other special occasions.
