Frisco ISD purchases 20 new school buses

Frisco ISD is set to purchase 20 new school buses.

FISD officials approved purchasing buses from Longhorn Bus Sales during an Aug. 18 board meeting. The district will buy buses in three separate transactions totalling $3.28 million, according to the agenda.

A closer look

The first purchase totalling $1.2 million will cover seven special needs buses. The seat capacity for each bus is 24 students, the agreement stated.

The second purchase is for 10 school buses totalling $1.73 million. Each bus is equipped for 77 riders, according to the sales proposal.

The third purchase includes three buses for $354,105. The estimated delivery for the three buses is 150-180 days, according to the agreement.