All buses must be 2020 or newer and equipped with anti-lock brakes. All buses must be in good to excellent condition. Tires must be in excellent condition. All mechanical equipment must be maintained at or above industry standards and meet all Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration rules, regulations, and guidelines. All maintenance records for buses to be provided must be available to the University for inspection. If an inspection of bus or buses is requested by the University, the inspection should take place withing ten (10) working days of the request. The records for the buses MUST BE WITH THE BUS OR BUSES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. Buses must have an extra-wide body, 102” for 55-57 passengers. Restroom facilities must be completely functioning and clean. Restrooms must be fully stocked and serviced as often as necessary to avoid offensive odors in the rear portion of the bus. Servicing of restrooms must occur during unscheduled portions of the trip, when buses are not required...
