Why Our Buses

DriverFirst ™

Research resulting in comfort.

When designing buses, our goal is to create a vehicle that appeals to drivers. As such, our team focuses heavily on how drivers use their buses, day-to-day.

We create bus designs to support their activities and tasks. And during the design process, we take actual driver measurements to help maximize driver comfort and minimize fatigue.

We also modify our bus designs repeatedly to ensure the end product is ergonomically friendly.

Experience DriverFirst™ for yourself

“It’s quite simple. Taking a systematic approach to understanding how drivers interact with a vehicle allowed our team to build a bus that makes it easier for bus drivers to do their jobs.”

—Lenora Hardee IC Bus Chief Technology Engineer

Accessible storage
Left-hand switch panel
Standard steering wheel
controls
Ergonomic optimization
Driver visibility
Driver accommodation
Driver seat options
Ingress/Egress
BTI Seating

Driver Visibility

No center post to obstruct the driver’s view
3-piece windshield reduces damage repair costs and provides a clear view of side mirrors, unlike traditional A-Pillar design
Overlapping wipers clear more windshield surface area

Driver Accommodation

Tilt/Telescoping wheel (optional) for customization and increased maneuverability.

Driver seat options

Static Seat with vertical adjustment
Mechanical Seat for additional movement from hip to knee
Air Suspension Seat w/heated option
Premium Air Suspension Seat with triple-chamber and lumbar adjustments, recline, and heated option
Dual Shock Air Suspension Seat to damper extreme and residual bounce, with heated option

Ingress/Egress

The widest door in the industry for ease of entry and exit
Uniform steps with consistent spacing and optimal driver alignment
Aluminum door construction to minimize corrosion

BTI Seating

Best-in-class serviceability
Maximum configurability
Improved aesthetics
Lower weight