Who manufactures Blue Bird buses?

Blue Bird buses are manufactured by the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, Georgia. The first Blue Bird bus, Blue Bird “Number One,” was completed in 1927 by A.L. Luce, a Ford dealership franchise owner who developed some of the earliest purpose-built school buses to replace wooden wagons. In 1932, Luce closed his Ford dealerships and founded the Blue Bird Body Company so he could concentrate exclusively on bus production. By 1937, Blue Bird was producing full-steel bus bodies, and in 1939, Blue Bird contributed to the selection of school bus yellow, the color still used on school buses today. The company name was changed from Blue Bird Body Company to Blue Bird Corporation in 1991 after Merrill Lynch Capital Partners purchased an 82% share.

What types of buses does Blue Bird make?

Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C, and D school and activity buses in a variety of options and configurations. Blue Bird All American: First introduced in 1948, the Blue Bird All American is a Type D school bus available in front-engine (FE) and rear-engine (RE) configurations. The All American can be configured with a diesel or electric powertrain. Blue Bird Vision: In production since 2003, the Blue Bird Vision is a Type C school bus with gasoline, diesel, propane and electric powertrain options. Micro Bird : The Micro Bird Type A bus was first introduced in 1975. Since 2010, Micro Birds have been produced as part of a joint venture with Quebec-based Girardin Minibus.

Does Blue Bird make electric buses?

Blue Bird was the first to market electric school buses in 1994 and now offers two electric school bus models, the Vision Electric and All American RE Electric. Both buses offer a range of up to 150 miles and are powered by a 194 kWh Li-ION NMC battery paired with a Cummins PowerDrive 7000 propulsion system. View Electric Models

What engines are in Blue Bird buses?

Blue Bird’s diesel buses are outfitted with either a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine (Vision, All American RE, and All American FE) or a Cummins L9 diesel engine (All American RE). The Blue Bird Vision is also available with a Ford 7.3L V8 gasoline engine or a Ford 7.3L engine with a ROUSH CleanTech Liquid Propane Fuel System.

How many passengers can Blue Bird buses hold?

Blue Bird buses are specifically tailored to each customer and are available in a wide variety of configurations and seating arrangements. Blue Bird’s NextGen Seats can be easily removed, rearranged, and mixed and matched to allow for flexible, versatile seating arrangements. The All American RE can accommodate up to 84 passengers, while the All American FE can hold up to 90 passengers. The Vision can fit up to 83 passengers in the diesel, propane and gasoline models, and the Vision Electric can hold up to 77 passengers.

Which chassis are Blue Bird buses built on?

The All American and Vision are built on Blue Bird’s exclusive purpose-built chassis, specifically designed for bus applications.

How much do Blue Bird buses cost?

Because each Blue Bird bus is specially tailored to your unique needs, the cost of a Blue Bird bus can vary greatly depending on the model, configuration, powertrain, etc. View our new and used Blue Bird bus inventory and contact us to receive a specific quote from one of our sales representatives based on the bus model and configuration options you are interested in. View Inventory Inquire About a Bus

What safety features are available on Blue Bird buses?

Blue Bird buses meet and exceed U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. They are also certified to Colorado Rack and Load, Kentucky Pole, and Altoona Test standards. Blue Bird buses built after 2024 now come standard with three-point seat belts for all student passengers. Additional standard safety features include Mobileye collision mitigation, electronic stability control (ESC), and front and rear cameras. Blue Bird’s one-piece roof design, integrated passenger safety cage and fully mounted rub rails enhance structural integrity and protect passengers in the event of an accident. Improved driver awareness is achieved through enhanced forward and mirror visibility, the E-Z Light Check System and optimized windshield defrost airflow — helping drivers better see children in and around the bus.

How many Blue Bird dealerships does Rush Bus Centers have?

Rush Bus Centers is the country’s premier bus dealer network and currently operates 23 full-service Blue Bird dealerships in Texas. View Dealerships

Is Rush Bus Centers certified to service and sell parts for Blue Bird buses?

Our Rush Bus Centers service departments are staffed by factory-trained, ASE-certified technicians qualified to work on type A, C and D buses. We currently have 25 dealerships certified to service and sell parts for Blue Bird buses. Find a Location

Blue Bird School Buses

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With a long-standing commitment to innovation and safety, Blue Bird has engineered some of the safest and reliable school buses on the road today. Rush Bus Centers proudly offers a full lineup of Blue Bird Type A, C, and D school buses, available in multiple configurations to meet diverse transportation needs. The Blue Bird Vision and All American are available with diesel, gasoline, propane or electric powertrains, and come equipped with enhanced features designed to maximize safety, durability and efficiency.

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School Buses

Blue Bird’s All American and Vision school buses are designed to reduce your total cost of ownership so you can put more money back into the classroom. Along with exceptional driver visibility and maneuverability, Blue Bird buses offer multiple fuel types and powertrain options — and each bus is specially tailored to your unique needs.

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Electric Buses

Blue Bird was first to market electric school buses in 1994. With advances in battery technology and reliable drivetrain systems, the Blue Bird Vision Electric and All American RE Electric buses continue their long-standing tradition of quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Bird buses are manufactured by the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, Georgia. The first Blue Bird bus, Blue Bird “Number One,” was completed in 1927 by A.L. Luce, a Ford dealership franchise owner who developed some of the earliest purpose-built school buses to replace wooden wagons. In 1932, Luce closed his Ford dealerships and founded the Blue Bird Body Company so he could concentrate exclusively on bus production. By 1937, Blue Bird was producing full-steel bus bodies, and in 1939, Blue Bird contributed to the selection of school bus yellow, the color still used on school buses today.

The company name was changed from Blue Bird Body Company to Blue Bird Corporation in 1991 after Merrill Lynch Capital Partners purchased an 82% share.
Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C, and D school and activity buses in a variety of options and configurations.
- Blue Bird All American: First introduced in 1948, the Blue Bird All American is a Type D school bus available in front-engine (FE) and rear-engine (RE) configurations. The All American can be configured with a diesel or electric powertrain.
- Blue Bird Vision: In production since 2003, the Blue Bird Vision is a Type C school bus with gasoline, diesel, propane and electric powertrain options.
- Micro Bird: The Micro Bird Type A bus was first introduced in 1975. Since 2010, Micro Birds have been produced as part of a joint venture with Quebec-based Girardin Minibus.
Blue Bird was the first to market electric school buses in 1994 and now offers two electric school bus models, the Vision Electric and All American RE Electric. Both buses offer a range of up to 150 miles and are powered by a 194 kWh Li-ION NMC battery paired with a Cummins PowerDrive 7000 propulsion system.

View Electric Models
Blue Bird’s diesel buses are outfitted with either a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine (Vision, All American RE, and All American FE) or a Cummins L9 diesel engine (All American RE). The Blue Bird Vision is also available with a Ford 7.3L V8 gasoline engine or a Ford 7.3L engine with a ROUSH CleanTech Liquid Propane Fuel System.
Blue Bird buses are specifically tailored to each customer and are available in a wide variety of configurations and seating arrangements. Blue Bird’s NextGen Seats can be easily removed, rearranged, and mixed and matched to allow for flexible, versatile seating arrangements.

The All American RE can accommodate up to 84 passengers, while the All American FE can hold up to 90 passengers. The Vision can fit up to 83 passengers in the diesel, propane and gasoline models, and the Vision Electric can hold up to 77 passengers.
The All American and Vision are built on Blue Bird’s exclusive purpose-built chassis, specifically designed for bus applications.
Because each Blue Bird bus is specially tailored to your unique needs, the cost of a Blue Bird bus can vary greatly depending on the model, configuration, powertrain, etc.

View our new and used Blue Bird bus inventory and contact us to receive a specific quote from one of our sales representatives based on the bus model and configuration options you are interested in.

View Inventory

Inquire About a Bus
Blue Bird buses meet and exceed U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. They are also certified to Colorado Rack and Load, Kentucky Pole, and Altoona Test standards.

Blue Bird buses built after 2024 now come standard with three-point seat belts for all student passengers. Additional standard safety features include Mobileye collision mitigation, electronic stability control (ESC), and front and rear cameras. Blue Bird’s one-piece roof design, integrated passenger safety cage and fully mounted rub rails enhance structural integrity and protect passengers in the event of an accident. Improved driver awareness is achieved through enhanced forward and mirror visibility, the E-Z Light Check System and optimized windshield defrost airflow — helping drivers better see children in and around the bus.
Rush Bus Centers is the country’s premier bus dealer network and currently operates 23 full-service Blue Bird dealerships in Texas.

View Dealerships
Our Rush Bus Centers service departments are staffed by factory-trained, ASE-certified technicians qualified to work on type A, C and D buses. We currently have 25 dealerships certified to service and sell parts for Blue Bird buses.

Find a Location