In today’s people transportation industry, reliability is non-negotiable. A single dead battery can create a ripple effect of delays, lost productivity, and increased costs for mass transits and school bus fleets alike. With weather fluctuations, wear-and-tear, and timelines working against fleet performance, transportation companies require viable engine starting systems for buses, no matter the circumstance.
Reducing Downtime
Factors such as extreme weather or aging batteries can all lead to unexpected dead batteries, so having a reliable way to jump-start a bus prevents costly delays and helps maintain operational efficiency. Bus fleets are often bound by tight schedules with minimal delays, making the result of a dead battery costly. So having a reliable method to jump-start a bus prevents costly delays and helps maintain operational efficiency.
Even in specific situations that are time-bound, such as unexpected route changes, the case of battery failure is no excuse. It is pertinent to have a backup system such as accessible engine starting systems to rely on in these situations.
Improving Efficiency Across the Board
If a school bus is waiting for a service truck to get a bus’s battery operational again, having a compact and portable engine starting system such as the Start•All Jump•Pack® 12/24V is a reliable solution to reducing downtime and improving efficiency. From a maintenance perspective, a portable jump-starting system allows technicians to respond quickly without needing to wait for external service vehicles.
For mass transit fleets or other bus fleets that require multiple jump-starts in a short period of time, systems such as Cap•Start® Engine Starting Systems are a reliable solution to keep these fleets with large vehicles on schedule and reduce downtime.
When selecting a reliable engine starting system for buses, it’s key to consider the specific “S” Factors – Speed, Starts, and Spend. These factors are important in decision making ensuring a dead battery never lets down your bus fleet.
Since 1939, Goodall® by Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric Company, has set the standard for engine starting and mobile service equipment. Goodall’s line of equipment continues the tradition of leading Mobile Power Solutions® by providing a broad range of the highest quality jump-starters, air compressors, AC generators, and heavy-duty cable products.
