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Field trips offer great learning opportunities for K-12 students, and a field trip bus rental from Bus.com is one of the safest and most efficient ways of getting your students where they need to be. Not only is traveling by bus extremely safe, but it requires fewer drivers and chaperones (compared to private vehicle transportation). A bus rental also allows you to keep an eye on your entire group in transit — an invaluable advantage for teachers.
All Bus.com drivers and partners have undergone our thorough vetting process and possess valid, up-to-date licenses. We conform to all federal and state or provincial charter bus safety stipulations which includes US D.O.T regulations or regulations put forth by the Federal Government of Canada. Please contact us if you have any specific concerns about our safety procedures.
Equal access for students with special needs to all educational activities is not just a legal requirement. We recognize that, as a teacher, you want every student to participate in field trips and share the opportunities with the group. If you require an accessible school bus for your bus rental, please let our 24/7 customer care team know as soon as possible so that we can find the right charter bus for your needs.
It depends on the charter bus. All coach buses comes standard with a spacious undercarriage compartments that can be used to store all kinds of luggage and equipment. If you rent a school bus for a field trip, certain models offer storage in the undercarriage — please contact us if you believe you may need a large storage area for your group’s cargo.
From smallest to largest, the bus capacity numbers are: sprinter van (15), minibus (21), mini coach bus (32), school bus (47), and coach bus (55). Pro tip: when calculating the number of passengers that you have, don’t forget to include teachers, parents, and any other chaperones who may be present.
The majority of rentals from Bus.com are chauffeured, meaning they come with a fully-licensed professional bus driver. However, if you prefer to drive your group on your own, we do offer sprinter van rentals that do not come with a driver.
Yes. When you rent a charter bus, it can be used for overnight trips. The most common charter bus type for this type of trip is the coach bus, as the trips tend to be longer. Please note that all of our drivers compile with all federal regulations, which mandates the amount of time that a driver is allowed to drive for without stopping. If your trip includes overnight stops, the cost of accommodations for your driver will be included in your bus rental price.
Bus.com’s support team is here for you 24/7. Please reach out by calling us 1-855-428-7266 or emailing us at info@bus.com. Also, don’t forget to check out our full FAQ to see if your question is answered there.
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