Used Passenger Bus For Sale | Call 516-333-7483 | What is the weight of a passenger bus? Every bus is a passenger vehicle because its sole purpose is to transport people from one point to another. But the gross weight of each bus differs from others depending on several factors. For example number of seats, luggage capacity, engine type, transmission type, number of axles etc. Passenger carrying capacity is the number one factor determining bus weight. A 15 seater bus for sale will weigh less compared to a 24 seater bus. They both will weigh less than a full sized luxury coach bus for sale that can seat up to 50 passengers. Any bus will have its gross weight mentioned on its owners manual. It will also have instructions on how not to exceed the total weight. Overloading can cause imbalance in the weight distribution across the body thus causing the vehicle to tilt in a certain direction which can severely damage its steel body structure even after being emptied. This damage can further lead to unwanted repairs or even accidents. The weight also determines the type of licence the driver should carry. For example a minibus for sale is comparatively lighter in weight hence it can be operated with a regular licence. However medium and full sized coaches require special training to be operated and the driver must obtain a commercial licence before driving them.