SAISD Trustees Approve Money For Student Travel Buses

San Angelo ISD trustees voted Thursday to spend nearly $565,000 on two new student travel buses to replace aging vehicles in the district’s fleet. The board approved purchasing two 46-passenger Blue Bird buses from AZ Bus Sales for $564,918.28. Transportation Director Lee Livingston said the buses are already in Lubbock and will be prepared for delivery immediately. The district currently runs five Coachliners and four Blue Birds. Eight Van Hool buses remain in the fleet, but Livingston said at least three are no longer dependable. The purchase is part of an ongoing effort to cycle out older units and maintain a fleet of 12 to 14 reliable travel buses.