there. In addition to our 100th an- niversary commemorative calendar, we are selling apparel, drinkware and office items that commemorate this significant milestone.


STN: Te next 100 years is a


stretch, but what do the next 10 years look like for Tomas Built Buses and its customers? Edgerly: Te introduction of our


BusWise Technologies platform is re- ally a turning point for Tomas Built Buses. In the next 10 years, Tomas Built buses are going to become smarter, more efficient and easier to maintain, thanks to enhanced features on our BusWise platform and a number of other hardware and electronic features. We will continue to ensure that our buses remain safe, durable and maintain a low total cost of owner- ship for our customers. For some,


this will mean a greater emphasis on alternative fuels, an area in which Tomas Built Buses is and will continue to lead the industry. We already are seeing a heightened interest in propane and compressed natural gas, but I expect to see even more interest in the coming decades. At Tomas Built Buses, we manu- facture premium buses, and we intend


not only to maintain that standard, but to remain in the forefront of the industry in the future. We are a company founded in part on innova- tion. You will see our buses continue to evolve and shape the school bus industry along the way.


STN: Tank you. l


In 1994, Thomas Built Buses, Inc. was awarded the largest contract in its history, a $104 million bid to build 2,002 buses for the South Carolina School System.


Congratulations!


Your friends at Auto-jet would like to wish Thomas Built Buses a Happy 100 Year Anniversary.


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