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The Bus Center of Atlanta Takes on Collins Bus Sales in Georgia

The Atlanta-based bus dealership is now the official sales partner for Collins Bus Corp. in the state of Georgia and nearby.

The Bus Center of Atlanta Takes on Collins Bus Sales in Georgia

Pictured: M. Rahman (left), commercial bus sales, stands with Harry Hosey (right), general manager for The Bus Center Atlanta.

Photo: The Bus Center Atlanta/SBF Canva

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The Bus Center Atlanta announced earlier this week that it is now an authorized dealership for the Collins Bus Corporation. 

This new partnership will bring more small bus sales options to Georgia and surrounding states. For more than 50 years, Collins Bus has been manufacturing Type A school buses and MFSAB buses.  

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"Collins Bus is excited to announce The Bus Center of Atlanta as an authorized dealer of Collins Bus in Georgia," said Bryce Pfister, general manager at Collins Bus. The vast experience of The Bus Center of Atlanta and Collins Bus teams positions us well to meet our customers’ school transportation needs.”

"We are honored to be representing such a high quality and highly respected school bus brand," said Harry Hosey, general manager of The Bus Center Atlanta. 

Mark Hoekstra, president of the Bus Center Family of Companies, added: "We are excited to announce our partnership with Collins Bus Corporation to bring their renowned, high-quality buses to Georgia. This collaboration enables us to provide our customers with top-tier, dependable transportation solutions, not only in Georgia, but also in the surrounding states.”

The Bus Center Atlanta provides bus sales, maintenance, financing, and warranty support. One year ago, Hoekstra Transportation merged with The Bus Center.

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