The Minotour® may be the smallest bus we make, but don't be fooled by its size. Into this highly compact and maneuverable vehicle, we've packed all the safety features and rugged engineering of our bigger buses. And, unlike most passenger vans, the Minotour meets-and exceeds-all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for school buses. For a small bus, the Minotour is loaded with features, such as:

• Steel cage body with one-piece skirt-to-skirt roof bows.
• 16-gauge aluminum side panels and a 12-gauge steel wrap-around bumper.
• Comfortable, adjustable driver's seat and easy-to-read instrument panels.
• Full-height outward opening entrance door with padded door header.
• Comfortable, spacious seating for up to 30 passengers.
• Wide center aisle with easy access to emergency exit.
• Optional wheelchair lift for special needs applications.
• Optional diesel engine chassis for longer lifespan and better fuel economy.

Safety Features

At Thomas Built Buses, passenger safety is our number one priority. Every bus we manufacture meets or exceeds all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for school buses. Designed into the Minotour are a number of innovative safety features, including:

• One-piece, 14-gauge steel bow frames provide greater strength in case of rollover.
• Double-profile, 12-gauge steel bumpers. Wrap-around design provides protection from side angles.
• Emergency door and center aisle provides easy exit in emergencies.
• Internal roof crash rails run the length of the bus for added structural strength.
• Welded construction in key structural areas improves body integrity.

The Minotour is so strong and durable that we parked our 18,000-pound Type D bus on its roof-without extra reinforcement. Its steel cage construction and one-piece, skirt-to-skirt steel rafter held up so well that all its windows and doors still opened easily without binding.