Charter Bus
Because of the extensive costs and regulations involved in owning, operating, insuring and driving charter buses (aka motorcoach or coaches), many bus and coach services have evolved from the privatization of bus and coach companies that charge on an hourly, daily or flat rate basis. For extended use most charter bus companies also charge on a contractual basis. In this case the charter bus carrier provides the vehicle(s) and qualified driver(s) for extended periods of time and distance for a contracted set price. There may be additional charges in the event the customer does not stay within the contractual agreement.
A charter bus is an elongated vehicle normally seating between 45-61 people and is between 40 to 45 feet in overall length. Because of their size, weight and other intricacies (including turning radius) these vehicles are extremely difficult to safely operate. While there are a few companies that rent a charter bus without a certified professional driver, we do not classify these companies as charter bus companies and do not allow they’re inclusion into our database of approved bus companies for safety reasons.
Charter bus operators and carriers are generally independent businesses. Bus Charter services may also be a subsidiary of a public transit operator who might maintain a separate fleet of charter buses or use surplus buses, coaches, and dual-purpose seated buses. When using a public transit operator you should always make sure the charter bus used is not a transit style bus. Many private taxi and or limousine companies also operate larger minibus and charter bus vehicles that cater to group rentals.
Companies, private groups and social clubs may hire or rent buses [motor coaches] as a cost effective and environmentally friendly method of transporting a group to an event or site, such as a company meeting or function, public (or private) event or gathering, or organized recreational activity such as a tour or over-the-road travel group. Entertainment or event companies may also hire temporary shuttle buses for transportation at events such as sporting venues, festivals, conferences or any large function requiring short distance conveyance of many people. Other functions charter bus service is often used for are: weddings, birthday parties, school sporting events, tours, bands, processions, team transportation, Bar Mitzvah, School Prom Nights, School Grad Nights and many, many others.
For the purpose of definition, party buses, also known as executive, entertainer or day coaches are used by charter companies. In the strictest sense these are charter bus companies, but we classify them as a “Party Bus” and is best described at http://partybuscharterdispatch.com/party-bus.php. These companies specialize in “high end” buses and coaches that are similar to limousine interiors. They are generally used for luxury private transportation to social events or as a touring experience such as junket, party, wine, architecture or museum tour.
Many not for profit, social and charitable organizations with a regular need for group transportation sometimes find it practical or cost-effective to contract with a charter bus company. These buses may often be minibuses although they can also be full size buses.
New charter buses are generally in the range of $400,000.00 and up. Their fuel consumption averages about 6-6.5 miles per gallon, and per passenger mileage (at full capacity) is well over 184 miles per passenger mile, better than modern jets, trains and certainly personal automobiles. For further information on the environmental benefits of charter buses please go to http://www.buscharterdispatch.com/green-bus.php.
A charter bus is an elongated vehicle normally seating between 45-61 people and is between 40 to 45 feet in overall length. Because of their size, weight and other intricacies (including turning radius) these vehicles are extremely difficult to safely operate. While there are a few companies that rent a charter bus without a certified professional driver, we do not classify these companies as charter bus companies and do not allow they’re inclusion into our database of approved bus companies for safety reasons.
Charter bus operators and carriers are generally independent businesses. Bus Charter services may also be a subsidiary of a public transit operator who might maintain a separate fleet of charter buses or use surplus buses, coaches, and dual-purpose seated buses. When using a public transit operator you should always make sure the charter bus used is not a transit style bus. Many private taxi and or limousine companies also operate larger minibus and charter bus vehicles that cater to group rentals.
Companies, private groups and social clubs may hire or rent buses [motor coaches] as a cost effective and environmentally friendly method of transporting a group to an event or site, such as a company meeting or function, public (or private) event or gathering, or organized recreational activity such as a tour or over-the-road travel group. Entertainment or event companies may also hire temporary shuttle buses for transportation at events such as sporting venues, festivals, conferences or any large function requiring short distance conveyance of many people. Other functions charter bus service is often used for are: weddings, birthday parties, school sporting events, tours, bands, processions, team transportation, Bar Mitzvah, School Prom Nights, School Grad Nights and many, many others.
For the purpose of definition, party buses, also known as executive, entertainer or day coaches are used by charter companies. In the strictest sense these are charter bus companies, but we classify them as a “Party Bus” and is best described at http://partybuscharterdispatch.com/party-bus.php. These companies specialize in “high end” buses and coaches that are similar to limousine interiors. They are generally used for luxury private transportation to social events or as a touring experience such as junket, party, wine, architecture or museum tour.
Many not for profit, social and charitable organizations with a regular need for group transportation sometimes find it practical or cost-effective to contract with a charter bus company. These buses may often be minibuses although they can also be full size buses.
New charter buses are generally in the range of $400,000.00 and up. Their fuel consumption averages about 6-6.5 miles per gallon, and per passenger mileage (at full capacity) is well over 184 miles per passenger mile, better than modern jets, trains and certainly personal automobiles. For further information on the environmental benefits of charter buses please go to http://www.buscharterdispatch.com/green-bus.php.
