Max Passengers
14 passengers
Standard configuration for shuttle and transit applications.
- Seats14
- Rows4
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Built on Ford Transit Chassis
T-Series — Activity Bus
Most people think of school buses as a home-to-school vehicle. The T-Series is much more than that. As a certified Multi-Function School Activity Bus, it’s purpose-built for the field trips, sports runs, community programs, and activity routes that schools and organizations run every day — with the same safety architecture, durability, and fuel efficiency that made it a trusted school bus in the first place.
Max Passengers
25
Engine
3.5L gas/EcoBoost
Overall Length
233"–274"
Warranty
5 yr
Key Advantages
Why Choose
the T-Series
for Your Activity Program
for Your Activity Program
The safety and durability of a purpose-built school bus configured for field trips, sports programs, and community transportation.
Built to Last
One-piece galvanized steel roof bows and aluminum side body panels deliver a structure engineered for rollover protection, longevity, and low repair costs.
Maximum visibility
The fully-glassed entrance door and More-View™ window give drivers an unobstructed view of the loading zone — the most critical safety moment in student transport.
Safety you can count on
The T-Series is built to the same structural safety standards as a school bus, with galvanized steel roof bows, heavy-gauge side impact barriers, and More-View™ visibility. You’re not adapting a van. You’re buying purpose-built safety.
Configured for every group
Ambulatory seating, wheelchair access, or a mix of both. Luggage space for equipment. Fuel options that fit your operating budget. The T-Series adapts to what your program actually needs.
Lower cost than you think
School buses hold the highest resale value in their class. Combined with low maintenance costs and excellent fuel economy, the T-Series delivers a lower total cost of ownership than any comparable van or shuttle alternative.
Features and technology
Engineered for excellence
Every safety and performance feature that makes the T-Series an exceptional school bus makes it an exceptional activity bus. Purpose-built structure, panoramic visibility, and flexible configurations: the T-Series is ready for wherever your program goes.
Visibility That Saves Lives
The T-Series features our More-View™ window design and fully-glassed entrance door, giving drivers the clearest possible view of students at the most critical moments.
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More-view™ window
Unobstructed panoramic view of the road and loading zone
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Fully-glassed entrance door
Maximum visibility during student boarding and alighting
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Standard 24″ electric double-opening door
Wider, safer entry for all students
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Heavy-gauge steel side impact barriers
Full-length barriers with integrated seat rail for superior side impact protection
Built to Outlast
The T-Series body is engineered from the ground up for structural integrity and long-term durability. It’s built to serve school districts for years without excessive maintenance.
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One-piece galvanized steel roof bows
Enhanced safety and rollover protection throughout the structure
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Aluminum side body panels
Longevity and low repair costs over the vehicle’s lifetime
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Completely sealed floor
Keeps dust, moisture, and noise outside the passenger compartment
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Gravel shield
Added body protection and increased vehicle longevity
More Kilometres. Lower Costs.
The T-Series is designed to minimize the total cost of ownership for school districts, from the fuel tank to the maintenance bay.
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3.5L gas/EcoBoost engine
Fuel-saving performance with standard gasoline format for easy refuelling and widely available mechanics
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10-speed automatic overdrive transmission
Low-end acceleration and high-end efficiency for every kind of route
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Aerodynamic oval body design
Reduces drag for greater fuel economy on every run
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Wire housing system
Provides access to wiring without removing ceiling panels, cutting maintenance time significantly
Ready for Every Student
The T-Series is fully equipped to serve students of all mobility levels, with Micro Bird-exclusive dual lift door design for safer, wider access.
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CSA D409-compliant wheelchair lifts
Smooth-operating lifts from Braun and Ricon
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Dual lift doors (Micro Bird Exclusive)
Better access, wider entry, shorter opening radius for safer handling
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Slide n’click and floor pocket anchorages
Safe, secure transport for special needs students
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Integrated child seats and 3-point seat belts
Available for enhanced safety and versatility (required by FMVSS 208 for GVWR under 10,000 lbs)
Technical Data
Specifications
Comprehensive technical data for the T-Series school bus.
Chassis
- Chassis
Ford Transit
- Wheelbase
138″ (SRW)/156″ (SRW/DRW)
- Engine
3.5L gas/EcoBoost
- Transmission
10-speed automatic overdrive SelectShift®
- GVWR
9,070 lbs/9,500 lbs/10,360 lbs/11,000 lbs
- Fuel Tank
25 gallons
Body
- Overall Length
233″ – 274″
- Overall Width
86″
- Overall Height
100″ / 106″
- Passenger Capacity
Up to 25
- Roof Structure
One-piece galvanized steel bows
- Side Panels
Aluminium
Safety
- Windshield
More-View™ panoramic design: fully-glassed entrance door
- Side Impact
Full-length heavy-gauge galvanized steel barriers with integrated seat rail
- Rear Bumper
3/16″ × 8″ with 12″ wrap around
- Fuel Filler
- Warranty
5 years / 100,000 miles body
Floor Plans
Flexible
Configurations
Configurations
A variety of seat plans and configurations are available, including track seating and special needs options.
14 passengers + luggage rack
Full seating capacity with overhead luggage racks throughout the cabin.
- Seats14
- Rows8
14 passengers + rear luggage
Standard seating with a dedicated rear luggage compartment.
- Seats14
- Rows4
12 passengers + 1-2 W/C
Flexible accessibility layout with one or two wheelchair positions.
- Seats12
- Rows5
8-14 passengers + 1-3 W/C
Adaptable configuration for mixed ambulatory and wheelchair passengers.
- Seats8-14
- Rows4
Photo Gallery
See the T-Series Activity Bus
In action
In action
Purpose-built safety and flexibility. The T-Series is ready for every program, every route, every group.
Customization
Popular Options
Tailor your T-Series to your exact specifications. Click any option to learn more.
- Seating and interior
- Safety and visibility
- Accessibility
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