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What’s A Party Bus?


There are a few terms on the Internet that are more confusing than “party bus.” If you sat in a room with 20 people and asked them to describe what a party bus is, what it looked like, and what you do with one, you would get 20 different answers. As the most-searched-for bus term …

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What You Need To Know When Booking Transportation For A Group


Booking group transportation does not have to be hard! If you want to know how to work with those companies who offer this service, here are five tips that will make your next group transportation booking go smoothly. Tip #1: Know what you want… or at least what you think you want… When it comes …

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Safety tips when choosing a transportation provider.


What is the most important part of picking a company to work with when it comes to transportation providers? Is it price, is it equipment, is it drivers? The answer may not be as simple as you may think. Safety Tip #1 Companies should always be happy to talk about what they do to keep …

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How to Crowdsource a transportation event.


Bus travel is the most affordable way to move a large group. Period… but that does not make it any more or less challenging to deal with the question about who is the one who is going to actually sign the contract and put their credit card down on the “table”. Imagine a group of …

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25 Things to Use A Bus For


Standard coach, luxury coach, minibus, executive coach, trolley, school bus…buses come in all different shapes and sizes. That means that no matter the occasion, it’s almost certain that a bus will be just what you need to transport your group. Need a few ideas on how you can use a bus? No worries. We’ve got …

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Motorcoach vs Party Bus: What's the Difference?

Motorcoach vs Party Bus: What’s the Difference?


Table Of Contents  What is a Party Bus? Benefits of a Party Bus Drawbacks of a Party Bus Party Bus Amenities Uses for a Party Bus  What is a Motorcoach? Benefits of a Motorcoach Drawbacks of a Motorcoach Motorcoach Amenities Uses for a Motorcoach   Planning a group trip? Motorcoaches and party buses are two …

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What Is a Motorcoach?

What Is a Motorcoach?


Table of Contents Types of Motorcoaches Amenities The Pros and Cons of Traveling by Motorcoach How to Charter a Motorcoach   A motorcoach is a type of large Class A bus. Depending on the model, these spacious coaches can easily accommodate anywhere from 30-60 people. Whether you’re planning a wine trip, corporate team building activity …

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How to plan a group trip

How to Plan a Group Trip


Table of Contents Tips for Planning a Group Trip Group Travel Checklist Common Challenges When Planning a Group Trip Book Your Group Travel with BusRates   Who doesn’t love hitting the road with family and friends? With the excitement of traveling, the days leading up to the big event are just as busy as the …

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Motorcoach vs School Bus: Whats The Difference?


Table of Contents What is a School Bus? Pros of Renting a School Bus Cons of Renting a School Bus School Bus Amenities What is a Motorcoach? Pros of Renting a Motorcoach Cons of Renting a Motorcoach Motorcoach Amenities Which Type of Bus Should I Use for My Trip?   There are so many different …

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Motorcoach vs Executive Coach: Whats the Difference?


Table of Contents What Is a Motorcoach Advantages of a Motorcoach Disadvantages of a Motorcoach Motorcoach Amenities Best Trips for a Motorcoach What Is an Executive Coach Advantages of an Executive Coach Disadvantages of an Executive Coach Executive Coach Amenities Best Trips for an Executive Coach   Are you getting married, taking a family trip, …

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