Questions to ask when hiring a Bus Charter On Rent
When traveling in groups, the common problem faced by people is sharing a ride. The cars cannot accommodate more people. If you want to go on a road trip with your group, you can consider availing the bus charter services. Based on the people traveling, you can book a bus with your desired seating arrangements.
Here are essentials things to ask when availing the service.
How many seats the charter bus has?
For rental purposes, charter buses come in a range of sizes with different seating arrangements. The standard buses have near around 54 seats. However, most buses have seat availability between 35 and 60.
What services are offered?
Almost most rental companies offer services including cushioned seats, a DVD player, air conditioning, TV monitors, and air conditioning in their charter buses. You can also ask for additional services but they will cost you extra.
Do they provide phone chargers and Wi-Fi?
Most companies provide power outlets and unlimited internet access to their customers in the bus charter. But you must ensure all sockets are working properly and the speed of the internet when you book them. This will help you to enjoy the journey without the stress of the phone getting switched off and you can share your trip photos instantly.
Does the company allow outside drinks and food on the bus?
Most rental companies allow the passengers to bring drinks and food, but you should get confirmation before booking the bus. It is good if you can bring drinks and food from your home, but don’t bring messy or smelly foods on the trip. Keep in mind, if you spill anything on the bus, you will have to pay the penalty for that.
Does the company allow drinking alcohol on the bus?
The bus charter companies generally allow their passengers to enjoy alcoholic beverages on the trip but they may charge a refundable amount at booking time. They charge an amount against any damage that can occur after drinking alcohol. So, you should drink alcohol in a little quantity to enjoy the trip without any mishap or damage.
What type of items can’t be carried on the bus?
Companies allow all items to be carried excluding explosives, chemicals, weapons, and flammable materials. When you book a charter bus, they provide contraband policies. Keep in mind you also can’t smoke on the bus. However, you can smoke at the stoppage.
Do they provide beds on the bus?
There are no beds offered when you avail the bus charter service. However, reclining cushioned seats in the bus are comfortable for sleeping. But companies offer an entertainer coach with 9 to 13 bunk beds that can be attached at the back. There are many facilities such as a lounge area, satellite TV, wifi, kitchen, and bathroom in the standard entertainer coach. So, you can hire a coach for your family members.
Do they provide storage space?
Charter buses are hired especially for long trips. So, they have large storage space. You can check out the storage area when booking the bus. However, the storage space may vary depending on the size of the bus.
It really helped when you talked about bus charters and how it’s important to ask about their capacity. Recently, my sister and I decided we want to go on a family trip. We don’t want anyone to worry about driving, so we thought about hiring a bus, and your article will help us with that! Thanks for the advice on bus rentals and what to look for when selecting one.
I need to get a bunch of people around for a trip. It makes sense that I would want to get a charter bus to help me out with this! That seems like a good way to get everything moved correctly. I’ll be sure to work with a professional to help me out with this.
If I were to rent a charter bus for my sister’s bachelorette party, I would make sure to look for a reputable bus company. Thank you for sharing here as well the importance of considering the size. I also agree with you that the prices must be compared too.