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The broker model is to take the customer’s request and pair them up with an appropriate bus operator. However, things began to get out of hand as some unscrupulous brokers began to take advantage of bus operators. That’s why we partner with local bus operators who work with you directly.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Federal rule on November 20th requiring safety belts on all new motorcoaches and buses. However, the measure does not take effect or is enforced until Fall 2016.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2015 CONTACT BusRates.com, Inc. Eric Elliott 703.838.2955 eric.elliott@busrates.com BUSRATES.COM, NOW BETTER THAN EVER   New Enhanced Web Experience Allows Users to Save Money, Save Time…Go Direct!  Alexandria, Virginia: BusRates.com has launched a new and enhanced website aimed at making group travel planning easier than ever. With improved access across a variety …

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The shuttering of popular tourist destinations such as Yellowstone, the Smithsonian, and Gettysburg battlefield will negatively affect plans of charter operators and tour groups in varying degrees from minor speed bumps to complete road blocks.

Metro Magazine feature – What Motorcoach Operators Need to Know about Web Responsiveness

We know that you have a lot of options when it comes to pulling your group’s trip together, so we honor that by presenting safe options and quality information for making informed decisions. Our directories are the gateway to setting a safe course.

BusRates.com launched a much expanded and revamped website last month. Working with NTA and the United Motorcoach Association, the site has been expanded to include a wider spectrum of the group travel market.

BusRates.com, which for the past six years has been putting thousands of travel planners in touch with motorcoach companies, is expanding its scope to become a full-service resource for the travel industry.

BusRates.com has retained a tourism and hospitality marketing firm to promote expansion of its popular website to include tourism suppliers. The hiring of Mills Marketing Group comes as internet traffic on BusRates.com climbed to record highs in March.

More and more people are discovering the best way to find the right motorcoach company to handle their charter is conduct the search themselves.