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If you’re a small business owner offering charter bus rentals, you might find the industry competitive and wonder how to stand out in this niche. The right marketing strategies can help you reach an audience and ultimately grow your customer base.  Marketing can also be beneficial to more established companies looking to expand and gain …

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Dispatch software is a powerful tool that can elevate your on-the-job performance. At BusRates, we’re dedicated to streamlining your operation and handling all the heavy lifting associated with running your business.  What Is Dispatch Software?  Bus operators use dispatch software to streamline their end-to-end management procedures. These digital tools centralize a variety of value-added tasks …

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As a bus tour operator or charter bus rental services provider, you face stiff competition for travel groups’ business. You need every edge to gain an advantage and attract and keep more customers.  Since many groups book their travel online these days, operators and customers must have access to efficient, user-friendly quoting software that offers …

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Bus drivers carry a lot of responsibility. While their job is important, overworking can result in serious consequences — for themselves and others on the road. Because of this, there are hours-of-service rules to ensure drivers of passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) stay safe.  Why Are There Bus Operator Rules? Bus operators could start to …

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In 2023, travel is more accessible to more people than ever before. That means there are also more awesome travel tips and trends than ever before. Whether you’re a globe trotting novice or a nomadic pro, you’ll want to check out these top five 2023 trends. Ecotourism: More travel = more CO2 emissions. In 2023 …

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Getting the Real Scoop on Bus Operators BusRates.com was designed to help charter-seeking customers book directly with their local operators. By booking directly with local operators, the customer can avoid commissions imposed by brokers, agents, or “specialists,” and ensures that the customer’s requests and trip details are communicated directly to the service provider; lessening the …

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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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Motion sickness is a tough rival for those who love to travel. The dizziness and queasy-sick stomach feeling is enough to ruin your entire travel time. This common ailment is caused by the body’s inability to process rapidly received stimuli. For some people, rapid movement, like when you’re in a vehicle moving at high speeds, …

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Using a charter bus for your group travels can make your journey as much fun as arriving at your destination. For families with youngsters, however, long bus travel trips can be challenging. How can chaperones keep kids of all ages amiable? Use these tips to keep kids occupied so you can enjoy your ride. Get …

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Renting a charter bus is a great way to enjoy your group excursion. But is it a safe way to travel? What should you know about bus safety before making your next reservation? How can you improve safety conditions for your fellow bus travelers? How Governments Regulate Bus Travel In the United States, all bus …

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