2023 Survey Results: U.S. School Bus Dealerships Offer Insights in Their Vehicle Market
School Bus Dealerships: Your Input Needed [Survey Open]
A new survey seeks input from dealerships to share information on challenges, sales trends, services offered, and more. Responses close June 20, and participants get a free article on how to develop deeper customer relationships.
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Please share your insight by June 20. The results will be published as a report in the August 2025 issue of SBF.
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For the second time, School Bus Fleet is gathering insights and perspectives from school bus dealerships in a new survey to uncover the trends, opportunities, and challenges that dealers face in 2025.
We’re also asking about brands, inventory, services, and more. Your input is crucial for our readers to better understand your segment of the industry. This is your chance to share your voice!
The results of this year’s survey will be summarized on our website and in the August issue of the magazine. Don’t worry, we won't identify any dealer participants unless you give permission to include your comments; all responses will be anonymous and reported in aggregate.
As a thank you for your time and insight, all survey participants will receive a FREE e-download of an article written by our editors just for you. Get access to “From Transaction to Trust: How Dealers & Districts Can Build Lasting Relationships” before anyone else after completing the survey.
If you're involved with a school bus dealership, please fill out the survey HERE.
Responses are due by Friday, June 20, 2025!
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