Used Shuttle Buses for Sale in New York
Best Buses For Sale is a family-run dealer in Huntington, Long Island, and our family has been in New York transportation since 1898. We sell reconditioned non-CDL, wheelchair and church shuttle buses to New York buyers, from New York City ambulette and paratransit operators to upstate churches, camps and senior communities, and we deliver anywhere in the state.
Why a Rust-Free Bus Matters in New York
New York scores 9.4 out of 10 on our road-salt rust scale, one of the harshest in the country. Upstate has one of the longest, heaviest salt seasons in the U.S., and New York City and Long Island add coastal salt air. We buy our buses from outside the Salt Belt, so you start with a clean frame, brake lines and floor.
What New York Buyers Need to Know
- Licenses: a Class D license covers private use of a vehicle carrying fewer than 15 passengers. For-hire use with 14 or fewer passengers needs a Class E. Fifteen or more passengers, or any bus run under Article 19-A (more than 10 passengers for schools, day cares, camps, religious instruction, for-hire carriers or public agencies), needs a Class C CDL plus 19-A driver qualification.
- Ambulettes: 17 NYCRR 720.8 requires a 600-lb lift with door interlock and manual lowering, 4 floor anchorages plus a lap and shoulder belt per position, and a NYSDOT inspection at least every 6 months. Medicaid providers enroll in eMedNY and get trips through Medical Answering Services.
- Registration: passenger carriers must pass a NYSDOT inspection before DMV registers the bus, then every 6 months. Paid service needs NYSDOT authority.
- Sales tax: 4% state plus local tax (about 7% to 8.875% total) based on where you live, paid at the DMV. Exempt organizations with Form ST-119.1 and government buyers are exempt.
- Grants: FTA 5310 senior and disability bus grants run through NYSDOT (the NYC area through NYMTC).
See all New York rules in our State Buyer’s Guide →
General information from official state sources, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so confirm with the state agency before you buy or put a bus in service.
Shuttle Buses for Sale for New York Buyers
2018 Ford E-350 Non-CDL 14/2 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $55,990 each (matched pair)
Thirteen passenger seats plus the driver (14/2), or 2 wheelchairs, under New York’s 15-passenger line for a Class D (private) or Class E (for-hire) license. Buy one or the matched pair.
2013 Ford E-350 Non-CDL 6/2 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $25,990
Access-A-Ride ready. A compact, affordable wheelchair bus for city paratransit work.
2017 Ford E-350 Non-CDL 4/4 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $39,990
Four wheelchair positions, a good fit for ambulette-style service. Confirm it meets 17 NYCRR 720.8 equipment before it goes into Medicaid service.
2018 Ford E-450 16/6 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $60,000
Sixteen passengers and 6 wheelchairs for larger programs. At 16 passengers, New York requires a Class C CDL.
New York Buyer FAQ
Can I Drive a 14-Passenger Bus in New York Without a CDL?
For private use, yes: a Class D covers fewer than 15 passengers. For-hire use with 14 or fewer passengers needs a Class E, and Article 19-A rules can still apply to schools, camps, day cares and religious programs.
Can I See the Bus Before I Buy?
Yes. Visit our lot in Huntington, Long Island, or book a live FaceTime walkaround.
Do You Deliver in New York?
Yes. We deliver anywhere in New York State and across the U.S.
Talk to Manny
Call or text (516) 852-2748 for a FaceTime walkaround, financing or delivery. We buy our buses nationwide from outside the Salt Belt and deliver anywhere in the U.S. See every bus for sale »