The price of a bus varies according to several criteria. Each bus has different characteristics, and above all different legal and seating requirements. There are also several bus gauges. The price of each type varies from one vehicle to another.
So, if you're looking to buy a new vehicle in France, this is the right information for you. In this text, let's find out together how much a new 70-seater bus costs in France. Alternatively, if you're interested in leasing a car, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Prices according to available bus sizes
As mentioned above, the buses for sale vary according to the templates. Here are the different bus sizes available:
Minibus
Minibuses are cars derived from utility vehicles. They are fitted out to transport people. They can also be used for public transport. These vehicles are ideal for city-center travel or as a feeder to a heavy transport mode. Minibuses are marketed by bus manufacturers. The price is from €100,000according to its condition and characteristics.
The Midibus
Midibuses are buses all the same, albeit reduced in length and width. In fact, they can carry 50 to 90 passengers. You can have a new midibus in France starting at 83,000 €.
Standard buses
Standard buses are vehicles that can carry more than a hundred passengers. They are less than 13.5 meters long and 2.55 meters wide. Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight is 19 tonnes. The price is from €230,000.
Articulated buses
This type of vehicle has an articulated joint with a maximum length of 18.75 meters, and a maximum GVW of 32 tons. The vehicle length is 24.5 tonnes. In France, the Bordeaux network operated biarticulated buses in the 1990s. For this type of vehicle, you need from $200,000 €.
What are the requirements for a bus?
If you want to operate a bus network, you need to choose vehicles that are adapted to the characteristics of the routes. This applies to template as well as capacity. The fleet must therefore include a sufficient number of vehicles to ensure network operations. It must also have reserve vehicles for maintenance, servicing and repairs. If you're in France, the decree of July 2, 1982 concerning public passenger transport shows in detail the characteristics required of buses and coaches.
For equipment
The bus must include safety equipment. For example, the fire extinguisher. All equipment should be checked annually.
For the templates
Buses of European and French origin are offered in several sizes. This is to meet the needs of consumers. Moreover, the vehicles for sale vary according to the templates, it is the same for the price.
In short, the price of a new bus depends on :
- His features ;
- His equipment ;
- And templates required.
Before making any purchase, we strongly recommend that you first define the type of vehicle you want and the network you want to use. Bus networks throughout France are governed by laws and regulations.
To buy a new 70-seater bus in France, you can opt for hire-purchase. If you want to import from Germany, find out more about import charges of a car in Germany in our guide.
