Specialty Vehicles

Micro Bird Commercial’s specialty buses offer the same superior quality, safety and durability that you can expect from our 50 years of experience in custom bus manufacturing. Incorporating our best-in-class features with a wide variety of custom options, Micro Bird Commercial customers receive transportation solutions that fit even the most specialized requirements.

Micro Bird DS-Series Commercial Bus

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The smartest way to invest in your fleet.

Choosing the right bus isn’t just about specs—it’s about making an investment that holds up over time. Micro Bird designs with care and purpose, reducing the need for constant repairs and service calls. It’s not just about what you pay upfront—it’s about what you avoid down the line: breakdowns, delays, and budget surprises.

Features and benefits

BUILT TO LAST STRUCTURE

  • Engineered for durability and safety with galvanized steel construction and aluminum side panels that lower repair costs. 

ENHANCED PASSENGER SAFETY

  •  Integrated steel barriers and reinforced rear design offer extra protection where it counts the most. 

SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION

  • Galvanized steel side barriers with built-in seat rails shield passengers from side collisions.

LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

  • Gravel shields and LED lights reduce wear, while our energy-absorbing mounts improve ride quality and require less upkeep.

MAXIMUM VISIBILITY

  • Wide electric entrance door and large “More-View” window keep drivers and passengers aware of their surroundings.

QUIET, INSULATED INTERIOR

  • Fiberglass insulation and sealed construction reduce noise, moisture, and corrosion—inside stays quiet and dry.

PASSENGER COMFORT

  • Extra-wide body and 93” interior width provide a safer, more spacious ride for all passengers.

PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS

  • Sealed floor and premium materials block out dust, water, and noise—ride quality that lasts.

BEST COST OF OWNERSHIP

  • Durable components, low maintenance, and long-lasting value—built to save over the long run.

 

Special Needs

ADA-Compliant Accessibility:

Equip your D-Series with smooth-operating wheelchair lifts from trusted suppliers like Braun and Ricon. Fully ADA-compliant, these lifts ensure safe, dignified boarding for mobility-impaired passengers—without compromising efficiency or reliability.

Secure Wheelchair Transport:

Our flexible wheelchair securement systems include recessed tracks, Slide N’Click, or floor pocket anchorages. Designed to provide maximum safety, comfort, and peace of mind for special needs passengers—no matter the journey.

Specifications

  D-SERIES DS-SERIES
  FORD / GM FORD / GM FORD / GM FORD (28 PASS) FORD / GM FORD / GM      FORD / GM      FORD
Exterior length overall 257″ / 262″ 283″ / 289″ 315″ / 312″ 346″ 283″ / 289″ 315″ / 312″ 315″ /312″ 346″
Exterior width overall 96″ 96″ 96″ 96″ 96″ 96″ 96″ 96″
Exterior height overall 111″ 113″ 113″ 113″ 118″ 118″ 118″ 113″
Interior width at hip 93″ 93″ 93″ 93″ 93″ 93″ 93″ 93″
Interior height at center line 76″ 76″ 76″ 76″ 76″ 76″ 76″ 76″
Wheelbase 138″ / 139 158″ / 159″ 190″/191″ 216″ 158″ / 159″ 176″/177″ 190″ / 191″ 216”
Engine 7.3L Gas / 6.0L Gas
Transmission 6-speed AOD (2016)
GVWR 11,500# – 12,500# – 14,500# / 12,300# -14,200#
Fuel tank 40G – 55G / 33G – 47G

Alternative Fuel

ELECTRICity

Zero Emissions

Cleaner air for the environment

Reduced Maintenance Costs

Less parts means less maintenance

Product Training and Support

Mobile service technicians available

*New level 3 fast charge option available – charge a bus in as little as 2 hours. This includes the V2G which allows the vehicle to feed power to the electricity utility.

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PROPANE

Green solution

Cleaner air for the environment

Total Cost of Ownership

Reduced costs related to fuel, maintenance, and parts

ROUSH Product Training and Support

Web based and on-site training available to support a growing national service network

Floor plans

A variety of seat plans and configurations are available, including track seating and special needs options, offering our customers optimal flexibility to meet specific passenger needs.

Explore All Vehicles

CT-Series

The new CT-Series, built on the Ford Transit chassis, offers a better fuel economy and a maximum visibility with the newly designed More-View window. Also, the larger aisle increases room for better passenger comfort.

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S-Series

Building off Micro Bird’s purpose-built product strategy for maximum quality and optimization, the S-Series body design includes exclusive features that directly enhance safety and durability for increased overall value.

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Micro Bird D-Series commercial bus

D-Series

The D-Seriest is a dual-rear-wheel bus with six longitudinal beams. With its one-piece galvanized steel roof bows for enhanced safety, this mid-size bus can be built to support various types of configurations for up to 28 passengers.

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DS-Series

Built for accessibility, the DS-Series delivers safe, dependable transportation with ADA-compliant lifts and customizable securement options for special needs passengers.

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Warranty

Because of our high quality body standards, Micro Bird Commercial’s buses all come with a among the best warranties in the industry.

For a period of five (5) years/160,000 kilometers or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first from date of delivery of the vehicle to the original user, Micro Bird Inc. warrants the:

  • Body structure (those structural metal components welded or riveted together forming floor, side walls, roof, front and rear sections) to be free from defects in structural integrity (i.e. breakage or cracking) including rust-through.

For a period of one (1) year/20,000 kilometers or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first from date of delivery of the vehicle to the original user, Micro Bird Inc. warrants the:

  • Parts on a Micro Bird other than chassis parts.
  • Accessories, or components, except those having their own separate warranty, and/or those accessories or components listed under the section exclusions.