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At Thomas Built Buses, we only build buses we'd want our own children to ride. That's why, from construction to customer service, all we do is guided by safety. Shop Thomas Built Gear Find a Dealer
Thomas Built Buses is a leading manufacturer of school, activity, commercial and childcare buses based in High Point, North Carolina. We serve communities and schools throughout the U.S. and Canada through our network of independently owned dealerships.
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (commonly known as Thomas) is an American bus manufacturer. Best known for its production of the first ever rear engine Type C school bus. Thomas produces other bus designs for a variety of usages. Currently, its production is concentrated on school buses and activity buses, along with their commercial derivatives.
We build school buses for all kids. Including our own. We have high standards based on a simple philosophy: build the kind of bus we want our own children to ride. That’s why Thomas Built engineering and design, construction methods, technology and even customer service are guided by bus safety.
Our History. The history of Thomas Built Buses reads much like the history of modern mass transportation. It begins in 1916 in High Point, North Carolina. Economic hard times created by World War I forced the closing of Southern Car Works, a major streetcar manufacturer based in the city.
Corporate Contact Information. Thomas Built Buses, Inc. 1408 Courtesy Road, High Point, NC 27260. Phone 336-889-4871. Fax 336-881-7204.
Innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. Electric school buses can serve as versatile battery storage units, too. Thanks to V2G technology, they can be used to sell excess electricity back to a utility company or provider, creating an additional revenue stream for schools.
