Blue Bird Corporation designs and manufactures a range of school and activity buses in various options and configurations. The company has been in operation for more than 80 years. It employs a staff of over 1,800 individuals and maintains manufacturing facilities. The company maintains a network of dealers throughout North America. Blue Bird Corporation serves clients in Africa, Europe and Asia, as well as the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East. It offers a variety of bus parts and accessories and operates technical training programs. The company offers various financing options through its affiliate, Blue Bird Financial Services. Blue Bird Corporation is a part of The Traxis Group.