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The Best Ride All Around

We are a proud dealer of Thomas Built School Buses, one of North America's leading bus manufacturers. Thomas is known for its time-tested engineering and proven innovative school bus safety technologies. Outstanding quality is built into all Thomas models, providing long-term durability, and lowering the total cost of ownership.

 

The Matthews sales team is extremely knowledgeable about our entire Thomas product line and exceptional warranty packages. All of our expert sales professionals are formally Thomas trained and educated and have completed Matthews’s signature training period. We are committed to providing unparalleled customer satisfaction and building long-term relationships.

As our industry innovates and evolves to meet federal and state safety and emissions regulations, the Matthews sales team is dedicated to staying current and informed, always on hand to assist our customers with making the most appropriate purchase for their school district.

Once you purchase a Thomas Built Bus from Matthews, you have joined a long tradition of loyal customers benefiting from THE BEST RIDE ALL AROUND!

Experienced Partners

As our industry innovates and evolves to meet federal and state safety and emissions regulations, the Matthews sales team is dedicated to staying current and informed, always on hand to assist our customers with making the most appropriate purchase for their school district.

Once you purchase a Thomas Built Bus from Matthews, you have joined a long tradition of loyal customers benefiting from THE BEST RIDE ALL AROUND!

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Alfred Karam
Director of Transportation
Shenendehowa Central Schools

The Saf-T-Liner® Series checks all the right boxes for safety

Safety is the driving force for all Thomas School Buses, as boldly stated by the name of their popular Saf-T-Liner® series! The Saf-T-Liner® Series offers Models And Options Designed To Meet All Of Your Transportation Needs.

Check out your choices

All models are listed on the New York State Contract for easy purchase.  Choose your model

Always Advancing, Our Flagship Bus - The Saf-T-Liner® C2 is Now the EVOLVED Saf-T-Liner® C2

The Saf-T-Liner® series continues to offer outstanding maneuverability, exceptional driver ergonomics, and best-in-class visibility among Type C buses. It revolutionized the school bus industry by introducing BusWise® Technologies, a full suite of robust safety, efficiency, and serviceability features.

With the Evolved C2, we’re advancing the Saf-T-Liner® reputation even further. Featuring an improved electrical system that makes technology integration easier, an enhanced interior that takes driver comfort and safety to the next level and an updated, modern exterior, the Evolved C2 is the future of our trusted Type-C bus.

Meet Jouley!

The Thomas eC2 Jouley is the culmination of years of electric bus research, development, and safety testing. And it’s ready now!

Join the growing list of schools that have secured incentive funding to offset the costs of transitioning your fleet.

Carrying the world’s most precious cargo – tomorrow’s leaders – our buses are part of a larger, global movement committed to making the world a cleaner place for our students and communities.

Saf-T-Liner® EFX - Front Engine Transit

The Saf-T-Liner® EFX is a Type D, front-engine transit-style school bus.  It features seating for up to 90 passengers and a wider loading aisle. The cockpit is designed for driver comfort and safety, with ample leg room and optimized access to controls. The EFX offers better visibility and easier steering, and our engine cover allows quick, tool-free access to the engine, fluids, and belts.

Saf-T-Liner® HDX2 - The Next Generation Type-D

The Saf-T-Liner® HDX2 utilizes materials, features and manufacturing processes from our industry-leading Saf-T-Liner® C2 to create a bus that’s easier to maintain and built with an even stronger body construction. Plus, it offers the exceptional visibility, high seat capacity and rugged capabilities that you expect in a Type D design.

Minotour® - Small Yet Mighty

The Minotour® school bus is an efficient and maneuverable vehicle packed with all the safety features and rugged engineering of our bigger buses. And, unlike passenger vans, the Minotour meets and exceeds all FMVSS and CMVSS for school buses. 

BEST IN CLASS

WARRANTY

Matthews Buses has the best in the industry! On our flagship bus, Thomas includes an unparalleled 3-year standard warranty, with options to go higher, keeping your fleet on the road and your cost of ownership on target. Click here for details on how Thomas and Matthews partner and advocate to protect your investment.

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PLATINUM SUPPORT

DEALER

We are designated as a Thomas Buses Platinum Dealer! This recognition is awarded to select exceptional dealers that achieve and maintain the HIGHEST LEVEL of customer service and support.

Get on board with Matthews and experience the platinum difference.