Non-CDL Shuttle Buses for Sale
A non-CDL shuttle bus lets any staff member with a regular driver's license get behind the wheel. Under federal rules, a bus designed to carry 15 or fewer people including the driver, with a GVWR under 26,001 lbs, does not require a commercial driver's license. That means up to 14 passengers plus the driver.
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Who buys non-CDL shuttle buses
- Churches and faith groups that rely on volunteer drivers
- NEMT and medical transportation providers
- Hotels, airports and parking operators
- Senior living communities and adult day programs
- Schools, camps, sports teams and nonprofits
- Businesses moving employees between sites
Popular non-CDL layouts
Most of our non-CDL buses are built on Ford E-350 and E-450 cutaway chassis, Ford Transit and Chevrolet Express. Common layouts include 14 passengers with no lift, or wheelchair layouts like 13/2, 12/4 and 8/4 (seats / wheelchair positions). Wheelchair positions take the floor space of several seats, so the right mix depends on your riders.
Check your state. States can add their own licensing rules, and paid passenger service can bring other federal requirements. Confirm with your state DMV before you hire drivers.
Why buy from Best Buses For Sale
- Reconditioned, not just resold. Buses are inspected and reconditioned before delivery.
- Rust-free sourcing. We buy clean buses nationwide instead of settling for what is local.
- See it before you buy. Live FaceTime walkarounds of any bus.
- Delivered anywhere. We arrange delivery across the U.S.
- Family owned. Four generations in the vehicle business, based in Huntington, NY.
Non-CDL bus questions
How many passengers can a non-CDL bus carry?
Up to 14 passengers plus the driver, as long as the bus is under 26,001 lbs GVWR.
Can a non-CDL bus have a wheelchair lift?
Yes. Many of our non-CDL buses have lifts and 2 to 4 wheelchair positions. See wheelchair buses for sale.
Do you deliver?
Yes, anywhere in the U.S.
Talk to someone who knows buses
Call or text Manny at (516) 852-2748. We offer FaceTime walkarounds, financing options and delivery anywhere in the U.S. Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with online inquiries answered 24/7.