Blue Bird Dealer Opens Full-Service Facility for School Buses in New York State

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New York Bus Sales establishes new dealership to meet increasing demand for electric and low-emission school buses

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• New York Bus Sales opened a new 20,000-square-foot dealership location in Batavia, Ny.
• The dealership offers a comprehensive line of new and pre-owned Blue Bird and Micro Bird school, commercial, and multi-purpose buses.
• New York State passed legislation mandating all new school buses to be zero-emission by 2027 and all school buses in operation to be electric by 2035, accompanied by $500 million in funding.
• The new dealership is fully operational and located on 4450 West Saile Drive in Batavia, Ny.

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New York Bus Sales Establishes New 20,000-Square-Foot Dealership

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, applauds New York Bus Sales for establishing a new dealership location to help the school bus manufacturer meet the increasing demand for its state-of-the-art school and multi-purpose buses.

Blue Bird’s authorized bus dealer New York Bus Sales opened a new 20,000-square-foot facility in Batavia, Ny., to meet the increasing demand for electric and low-emission buses. The dealership offers the full line of new and pre-owned Blue Bird and Micro Bird school, commercial, and multi-purpose buses for customers in the western part of the state. (Photo: Business Wire)

New York Bus Sales opened a new 20,000-square-foot dealership location in Batavia, Ny. The facility offers a comprehensive line of new and pre-owned Blue Bird and Micro Bird school, commercial, and multi-purpose buses for 10 up to 90 passengers. Vehicles range from traditional diesel buses to low- and zero-emission propane and electric powered buses.

Blue Bird and its authorized dealer, New York Bus Sales, anticipate increased demand for clean student transportation in the state. New York State passed its statewide mandate for all new school buses purchased to be zero-emission by 2027 and all school buses in operation to be electric by 2035. The legislation was accompanied by $500 million in funding through a subsequent voter-approved environmental bond act.

“We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Empire State and to bring the full line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird buses to school districts in the western part of the state,” said Sean Finnerty, president of New York Bus Sales. “In particular, we are pleased to help school districts transition to electric, zero-emission school buses. We have eleven, state-of-the-art service bays at our disposal and will be able to charge simultaneously up to 80 electric school buses on site. The future of school bus transportation is electric. Blue Bird and New York Bus Sales are clearly at the forefront of technology leadership and customer service.”

New York Bus Sales customers can rely on nearly 25 certified sales, service, maintenance, repair, and parts support staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of vehicles ranging from individual buses to large bus fleets.

“We are excited to build on our long-standing partnership with New York Bus Sales in New York State,” said Tim Gordon, vice president of sales and marketing of Blue Bird Corporation. “More and more school districts adopt low- and zero-emission school buses. For nearly a century, Blue Bird has provided reliable student transportation. We are confident that the first-rate dealership staff at New York Bus Sales will continue to provide excellent service to Blue Bird and Micro Bird customers, thereby, maximizing vehicle uptime and performance.”

New York Bus Sales has served as an authorized Blue Bird bus dealer in New York State for nearly forty years. New York Bus Sales is headquartered in Chittenango, Ny., and also operates locations in Ravena and Middletown. The new dealership is fully operational and located on 4450 West Saile Drive in Batavia, Ny.

About Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. Blue Bird buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – the majority of 25 million children twice a day – making us the most trusted brand in the industry. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

About New York Bus Sales

New York Bus Sales, LLC offers the complete line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird school and commercial buses along with four comprehensive parts and service centers located in Chittenango, Batavia, Middletown and Ravena, NY. New York Bus Sales, LLC is recognized as an industry leader in the northeast for its sales and support of both traditional and Alternative Fueled products. To find out how New York Bus Sales, LLC can assist you with your transportation needs, please call 315-687-3969, or visit us at www.newyorkbussales.com.

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Blue Bird Corporation Media Contact

Julianne Barclay

TSN Communications

M: +1.267.934.5340

E: julianne@tsncommunications.com

New York Bus Sales Media Contact

Shelbie Jenkins

T: +1.315.687.3969

E: sjenkins@newyorkbussales.com

Source: Blue Bird Corporation

FAQ

What is the new dealership location established by New York Bus Sales?

New York Bus Sales opened a new 20,000-square-foot dealership location in Batavia, Ny.

What types of buses does the dealership offer?

The dealership offers a comprehensive line of new and pre-owned Blue Bird and Micro Bird school, commercial, and multi-purpose buses.

What are the requirements for school buses in New York State?

New York State passed legislation mandating all new school buses to be zero-emission by 2027 and all school buses in operation to be electric by 2035, accompanied by $500 million in funding.

Where is the new dealership located?

The new dealership is fully operational and located on 4450 West Saile Drive in Batavia, Ny.