Blue Bird Corporation and Micro Bird celebrated their successful 10-year partnership this month. The two companies joined forces in 2009 to focus on the Type A bus market. North American Type A school bus sales have grown consistently over the past six years, thanks in large part to this partnership.

“For the past 10 years, our relationship with Micro Bird has created a strong foundation for this ideal collaboration,” said Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “Together, we have brought safe, innovative and cost-efficient Type A school buses to our customers throughout North America.”

Formerly Girardin Minibus, the Micro Bird brand is now the market leader in the Type A segment. During the past decade, the company has introduced new models in its line of Type A buses, such as the T-Series and CT-Series.

Micro Bird has also designed and implemented new, industry-leading transportation solutions with a focus on clean technologies. This includes the Micro Bird G5 Propane released in 2011 and Micro Bird G5 Electric released in 2018. Today: Blue Bird, with Micro Bird’s support, dominates the clean fuel market with five times more school buses powered by alternative fuels than all other manufacturers combined.

Blue Bird and Micro Bird’s combined experience amounts to more than 145 years of knowledge and expertise in the bus business. “During our 50+ year history, Micro Bird has made a name for itself by bringing forward many innovative industry firsts and delivering industry-leading quality,” said Steve Girardin, president of Micro Bird. “These cumulative successes were made possible by Micro Bird’s dedicated and loyal employees, dealers and customers, all who care about the brand.”