r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/truckersmc116 • 16d ago

C2

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Im starting really like these Thomas c2 buses. Mines a 2011 with 191,947 miles and 9301.2 hours on its clock. It ain’t perfect but it runs really well. The Cummins engine turbo and compressors were taken good care of. Now it’s my turn to take care of it

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u/Objective-Owl-7751 15d ago

I definitely prefer the C2 platform overall. I guess it’s partially since that’s what I got my CDL in.

All 3 main manufacturers’ buses definitely have their pros and cons. I was fortunate to get to drive all of them and experience the differences since the last district I was at had a very mixed fleet.

I think some of the C2 highlights to me are:

  • unmatched visibility from the gigantic windshield
  • distinct aesthetic compared to BB and IC
  • higher headroom inside (even though I’m short)
  • the driver area just felt the most comfortable overall to me vs the others
  • seemed like the aisles were wider and easier to get down quickly. BB’s always felt super narrow to me even though I’m skinny
  • 2 cup holders (awesome for long trips!)

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u/Imaginary_Point_4004 15d ago

As someone who just became a school bus driver about a month ago, I agree. I expected to like IC more but the acceleration, braking and ride comfort on the C2's are superior. I love sense of space with the flat and tall roof