No. Since a school bus travels "over the road" it is subject to the fuel tax, unlike agricultural fuel, for example, which is dyed red and tax free. If dyed fuel is found in an over-the-road vehicle, the owner/operator can be subject to fines of up to $10,000 in the USA.
It is a tax issue. Dyed diesel fuel is not taxed, and as long as the fuel is used on the farm it can be run in anything, but when dyed fuel is used on a road vehicle you are cheating your state and town of tax revenue needed to maintain roadways.
if it is dyed diesel then no it is agents the law
Diesel
They run on Diesel
In the USA, highway fuel varies from clear to yellow. Off road fuel is dyed red.
Some diesel fuel is only supposed to be used by farmers. It is cheaper. The dye is there so it can be found if used in improper vehicles. The fuel is the same, just dyed. It will not hurt to use it.
They can use either on-road diesel (billed out as reefer fuel, as its use is non-taxable) or red dyed off-road diesel.
Since 2007 most diesel pumped at any station in the USA or Canada is ULSD, regardless if it's on-road (clear) diesel, or off-road (dyed) diesel. The only difference is the fuel is that by using it as off road the taxes are not the same and it is cheaper. Dyed diesel will not affect your engine.
Horrible mileage.
Diesel fuel is a type of fuel made from crude oil that is used in vehicles and machinery with diesel engines. It is ignited by compression rather than a spark, making it more efficient than gasoline. Diesel fuel is commonly used in trucks, buses, trains, and construction equipment due to its high energy density and better fuel efficiency compared to gasoline.
The hybrid buses of today incorporate the normal internal combustion engine propulsion system along with the electric propulsion system. These hybrid buses are known for using diesel - electric fuel are are also referred to as hybrid diesel - electric buses. Recently studies have shown that these hybrid buses reduce greenhouse pollution by using small amount of biodiesel (20%) and relying more on electricity.
To remove red dye from diesel fuel, you'll need to dilute the dyed diesel with clear, untreated diesel fuel, as there is no straightforward chemical method to remove the dye itself. Mixing in a larger volume of clear diesel can reduce the concentration of the dye. Additionally, if the dyed diesel is being used in non-taxed applications, it is best to consult with local regulations and authorities, as there may be legal implications for using dyed fuel improperly. Always ensure safety and compliance with local laws when handling fuel.